Pope's health: The Night passed calmly, Vatican says

Pope Francis, who is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Rome, Italy, had yet another peaceful night Thursday and is now resting, the Vatican has said.

“As in the recent days, the night passed calmly, and the pope is now resting,” the brief update states.

Pope, who was admitted to Gemeli hospital on February 14,is battling double pneumonia.

Doctors had initially described his illness as bronchitis, but it was later revealed to have developed into something more serious.

On Thursday evening, Vatican said his condition had "continued to show improvement" with his prognosis remained guarded due to a complex clinical picture.

Thursday night, the press office said the Holy Father's clinical condition was improving.

He is said to have had alternated high-flow oxygen therapy with a ventimask.

Due to the complexity of the clinical picture, further days of clinical stability are needed to clarify the prognosis.

In the morning, the Holy Father underwent respiratory physiotherapy, alternating it with rest.

In the afternoon, after an additional physiotherapy session, he spent time in prayer in the chapel of his private apartment on the 10th floor, where he received the Eucharist.

He then engaged in work activities.

According to reports, the Pope has passed the most critical phase, but his condition remains complex.

Double pneumonia is a serious infection of both lungs that can inflame and scar them, making it difficult to breathe.

The Vatican announced on Monday that cardinals would lead a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis.