Pope Francis remained stable through the day on Sunday and no longer required the use of mechanical ventilation to breathe, the Vatican said, in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia. Francis has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for more than two weeks. He was admitted…

Pope Francis is in 'stable' condition in the hospital but clinical picture remains complex, the Vatican says, as the 88-year-old issued a statement thanking well-wishers for their support

Pope Francis's condition is stable, the Vatican said on his 17th day in hospital, while adding that the 88-year-old pontiff's prognosis was "reserved".

The Vatican's daily health update on Pope Francis again reports a peaceful night and, while missing his Sunday blessing for third time, he instead shared prayers for peace

The development marked a setback in what had been two successive days of increasingly upbeat reports from doctors

A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia,

Pope Francis remains in the hospital with stable blood circulation and no rise in white blood cells, suggesting his infection may be easing.

Pope Francis is “still resting following a peaceful night" as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia, the Vatican confirmed early Sunday.

Pope Francis has released a notable message to the world from his hospital bed in Italy. Pope spoke from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for the midday Angelus.