Pope Francis Shows Improvement in Pneumonia Treatment as Vatican Continues Holy Year Events

The 88-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized in Rome, expressing gratitude to healthcare workers while his prognosis remains cautious.

Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14, receiving treatment for double pneumonia after a prolonged respiratory illness.
The Vatican reports the pope has shown gradual improvement in recent days, with stable oxygen levels and no fever, though his prognosis remains guarded.
In a written Angelus message, the pope thanked doctors, healthcare workers, and volunteers for their compassion, calling their efforts a 'miracle of tenderness.'
For the fourth consecutive Sunday, Francis was unable to appear for his weekly blessing, with Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny presiding over a Holy Year mass in his place.
Catholics worldwide continue to pray for the pope, with gatherings outside the hospital and in St. Peter's Square, as the Vatican maintains its day-to-day operations.