Pope Francis marks important milestones this week as he recovers from pneumonia

ROME (AP) — The recovery of Pope Francis from double pneumonia continued Wednesday as he inched toward notching some important milestones in his papacy: The 12th anniversary Thursday of his election as pope and a near-record in hospital stays for a pontiff.The Vatican said Wednesday that Francis had a quiet night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.If the last few days are any guide, the 88-year-old Argentine will likely follow the Vatican’s spiritual retreat remotely whi