Pope Francis continues his medical treatment as Friday (February 28) marks two weeks since the pontiff was hospitalised, Reuters reports.
Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, slept well overnight and is resting, the Vatican said in a brief statement on Thursday (February 27).
The 88-year-old pontiff was spending his 14th day in Rome's Gemelli hospital after coming down with a severe respiratory infection that triggered various complications.
The Vatican gave a largely upbeat assessment of his health on Wednesday evening, saying there had been a "further, slight improvement" in his condition.
Pope Francis' respiratory tract infection has required a modification of his treatment to tackle a "complex clinical situation" and he will remain in hospital as long as is necessary, the Vatican said on Monday (February 17).
Pope Francis was hospitalised on Friday morning (February 14) for tests and to continue the treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, the Vatican said in a statement.
Francis, 88, has been pope since 2013 and has suffered from influenza and other health problems several times over the past two years.
The week previously, Francis told pilgrims at the weekly audience that he was suffering from a "strong cold," which the Vatican later described as bronchitis.
