Francis worked and rested during the day on Saturday, as he entered his fourth week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital with his condition stabilised after a few bouts of acute respiratory crises last week.

The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days.

Pope Francis, 88, is responding well to treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. The Vatican confirmed his condition is improving, though details remain limited. The pontiff continues to receive the necessary care,