Pope Francis’s critical health condition prompts prayers from Chicago Catholics

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Pope Francis’s critical health condition prompts prayers from Chicago Catholics

CHICAGO - During Saturday evening Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, the health of Pope Francis was top of mind. The Pope, who turned 88 years old in December, has been in the hospital over a week with pneumonia. On Saturday, the Vatican said he was in critical condition after suffering an "asthmatic respiratory crisis" while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection. Many Chicagoans said they're praying for the Pope, hoping he gets wel…