Pope Francis on the Mend: Pontiff Shows Progress in Hospital Stay

Pope Francis, 88, is seeing improvements in his health while receiving treatment for double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital, according to the Vatican. Doctors have adjusted their prognosis, indicating he's no longer in immediate danger, although he remains hospitalized with ongoing medical treatments and physiotherapy support.

Pope Francis is reportedly on the mend as he battles double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The Vatican has announced significant improvements in his condition, with doctors lifting their earlier guarded prognosis, indicating the pontiff is no longer in immediate peril.

Though the prognosis has improved, the Vatican confirmed Francis will continue receiving treatment within the hospital setting for days to come. The 88-year-old pontiff has shown a positive response to medication and is undergoing respiratory physiotherapy and physical therapy to aid his recovery.

Pope Francis, known for working himself to exhaustion, has kept up with some of his duties from his hospital bed. Despite facing a long recovery journey due to his age and past medical history, the Pope remains involved, even holding meetings from the hospital.

(With inputs from agencies.)