Pope Francis celebrated the 12th anniversary of his papacy on Thursday by presenting increasingly optimistic medical results four weeks after his hospitalization.
The pope, who is undergoing treatment for double pneumonia, had another quiet night, according to a brief morning statement from the Vatican.
The Vatican said on Wednesday that a chest X-ray confirmed an improvement in his health, just two days after doctors said his life was no longer in danger.
The latest medical report says the 88-year-old Pope's condition remains stable, although the overall picture looks complicated due to his general frailty.
The Holy See has not revealed how the anniversary of his election as the 266th pope will be marked. It is a public holiday in the Vatican, and masses are planned in Rome's churches. Medical reports will no longer be published.
Francis participated remotely on Wednesday in the Lenten spiritual retreat that is the centerpiece of his papacy. He continues to receive significant amounts of oxygen through nasal tubes during the day and uses a noninvasive mechanical mask to help him rest at night.
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