Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his treatment in hospital for double pneumonia and his overall condition is gradually improving, the Vatican said on Saturday. Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for more than three weeks with a severe respiratory infection that has required continuously evolving treatment.

Pope Francis remains in the hospital despite his improving health. For the fourth consecutive Sunday, his reflections on the Angelus prayer will be shared with the public. Pope Francis has been unable to personally appear at the window of the Gemelli Polyclinic to greet the faithful.