Pope Francis has entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia with signs of recovery continuing on a positive trajectory.

Pope Francis’ condition “continues to be stable,” and “the recovery process is slow and requires time for the consolidation of the improvements [that have been] recorded in recent days,” the Vatican said at 7 p.

Pope Francis is taking part in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia

Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly.

Pope Francis continues to recover from double pneumonia, entering his fifth week of hospital treatment. The Vatican has reduced the frequency of medical updates due to his stabilizing condition. Despite his ongoing complex health issues,

Pope Francis has spent a month in hospital, struggling with bilateral pneumonia – but what exactly is this infection?

Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14 after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly.

Pope Francis was admitted at Rome's Gemelli Hospital for treatment of double pneumonia, sparking widespread global concerns for his health. The  88-year-old pontiff underwent a series of treatments and rest,

A Mass was held in St. Peter's Basilica Friday in honor of Pope Francis as the 88-year-old marked two milestones this week: his 12-year anniversary as pontiff and the one-month mark since he was hospitalized for ongoing treatment of a respiratory infection.

Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia on Saturday as the Vatican machinery and Holy Year celebrations marched on without him, this weekend dedicated to the Catholic Church's volunteers.