Pope is sitting up out of bed at hospital as he recovers from pneumonia

Pope battling pneumonia shows new improvement, Vatican says

"The clinical conditions of the Holy Father in the last 24 hours have shown a further, slight improvement," said the Vatican.

Pope Francis, battling pneumonia, continues to improve, but long recovery anticipated

Pope Francis continues to improve and the 88-year-old pontiff remains without fever and with a well-functioning heart, as he carries on his hospital recovery from double pneumonia.

Pope Francis 'rested well' on eighth night in hospital, Vatican says

The pontiff’s doctors told a press conference on Friday there was no imminent risk to his life but that he was “not out of danger”.

Vatican releases update on the Pope as he remains in hospital

Pope Francis will miss Sunday prayers for the second week in a role, but his team have assured that he's 'rested well'

Is Pope Francis Out Of Danger? Vatican Shares Health Update

Pope Francis "rested well" during his eighth night in hospital, where the 88-year-old is being treated for double pneumonia, the Vatican said Saturday. Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with bronchitis, but it turned into pneumonia in both lungs, causing widespread alarm. The pontiff's doctors had told a press conference on Friday there was no imminent risk to his life but that he was "not out of danger". The Vatican…

The pontiff, who was hospitalized with bilateral pneumonia, is feeling better, the Vatican said. Cardinal Ravasi did not rule out Francis's abdication for health reasons.