Pope Francis approves sainthood decrees from hospital amid health improvement

Pope Francis, currently hospitalized with double pneumonia, has shown a slight improvement in health and managed to meet with key Vatican officials to approve significant decrees regarding sainthood. During a meeting on Monday, he canonized two laymen, Venezuelan José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros and Italian Bartolo Longo, while also authorizing beatifications for five others. This engagement highlights the ongoing business of the Vatican despite the pope's critical condition. Although the prognosis remains guarded, the Vatican's updates suggest he is still able to fulfill essential duties from his hospital suite. Prayers for the pope's recovery are being offered by Catholics worldwide, as he continues to grapple with health challenges. The situation remains closely monitored, with doctors advising caution regarding his health trajectory.