This morning's update marked the second day in a row where doctors avoided saying the pontiff was in a critical condition, suggesting he has overcome the most acute phase of the infection.
The Vatican has made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still has a long road ahead, as well as cancelling a Holy Year audience scheduled for this Saturday.
Doctors have suggested that the Pope has overcome the most critical phase of his pneumonia infection - as the pontiff marks two weeks in hospital.
In an update on Friday morning, the Vatican said: "As in past days, the night was tranquil and the Pope now is resting.".
Vatican sources said the Pope, 88, had breakfast and read newspapers this morning, as he continues treatment and physiotherapy.
