Pope Francis is now on his 35th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, in stable condition and slowly but surely recovering from pneumonia in both lungs.

Pope Francis is no longer using ventilation to help him breath at night, the Vatican says. The 88-year-old has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital for nearly five weeks battling pneumonia. The Vatican has not yet given a time frame for the pontiff's discharge, saying his recovery is going slowly.

The Vatican has released the first photograph of Pope Francis since the 88-year-old was admitted to hospital more than a month ago with pneumonia in both lungs

Pope Francis has suspended the use of an oxygen mask, the Vatican said on Wednesday, adding that the 88-year-old's clinical condition was "improving" after more than one month in hospital. The Argentine pope has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital since February 14 suffering from pneumonia in both lungs,

As Francis' condition improves, the Vatican announced it will scale back medical updates, with the next bulletin expected Monday. Pope Francis Reflects on Illness, Calls War 'Absu

The Vatican has released a game-changing medical report for Pope Francis, who has been getting treatment for bilateral pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

Pope Francis' condition is 'improving," the pontiff continues to make progress at physiotherapy and remains fever-free, according to his doctors.