Pope Francis, who remains in a critical condition in hospital with pneumonia and mild kidney failure, rested well during the night, the Vatican said.
Doctors said on Monday night that Francis remained in a critical condition although some laboratory tests had shown “a slight improvement”.
He was also reported to be in good humour, had done some work from his hospital room and made a call to the Holy Family church in Gaza, a daily routine maintained since 9 October 2023.
The pontiff, 88, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on 14 February after struggling to breathe and was subsequently diagnosed with a respiratory tract infection, pneumonia in both lungs and mild kidney failure.
Before his hospital admission, the pope had maintained a punishing work schedule, despite increasing health issues, and especially because it is the Catholic jubilee year.
