The announcement suggests the Holy See is optimistic the pontiff will be back at work, barring any setbacks in his recovery ...

King Charles III is set to have an audience with Pope Francis during a visit to the Vatican next month, suggesting there is optimism the pontiff will be back at work by then.

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