Pope Francis Shows Improvement, Nears Hospital Discharge

Pope Francis is recovering from double pneumonia, with his condition improving steadily since his hospitalization on February 14. The Vatican reported that doctors no longer consider his prognosis uncertain and have lifted the 'reserved' status regarding his health, although he will require continued pharmacological treatment in the hospital. As he approaches the 12th anniversary of his papacy, Francis is expected to participate remotely in the Vatican's spiritual retreat. His hospitalization could soon reach four weeks, placing him on track to match the second-longest hospital stay by a pope. Despite the positive updates, medical professionals remain cautious due to the complexity of his condition and overall fragility. The Vatican has not yet announced how the anniversary will be commemorated this year.