The release of the photo a month into his treatment came after dozens of young people gathered under the pontiff’s windows to offer wishes for a quick recovery.

Pope Francis’s condition has continued to improve and he no longer needs to use noninvasive mechanical ventilation to help him breathe at night.

Pope Francis' condition continues to improve and he no longer requires mechanical ventilation for help breathing at night in the treatment of double pneumonia, the Vatican said Wednesday.

The 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, is battling pneumonia.

Pope Francis, who has been seriously ill for weeks, has expressed his compassion to all those who are unwell, according to a transcript published by the Holy See on Sunday. "I am going through a time of trial,

Pope Francis called Tuesday for an end to war and urged reflection in a letter published by Italy’s newspaper of record, as the 88-year-old pontiff recovers from pneumonia in hospital. Emphasizing the need for responsible journalism,

Vatican considers alternative arrangements as Pope Francis remains hospitalized with respiratory illness.

Pope Francis is now off mechanical ventilation, according to the Vatican, as he continues to recover from pneumonia.

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.