Pope Francis gets new prognosis amid pneumonia battle
Pope Francis's condition improves, doctors claim 'no imminent danger to life'
Pope Francis's health has improved, and doctors say he is no longer in immediate danger of death after being hospitalised for double pneumonia.
The 88-year-old Pope will remain in hospital for several more days for treatment and rehabilitation.
While his condition is stable, doctors are cautious due to his age and chronic lung disease. He requires supplemental oxygen and uses a ventilation mask at night.
Francis followed the Vatican's spiritual retreat via videoconference, a good sign of his improving health.
This hospitalisation has been the longest and most serious health scare of his 12-year papacy.