The Vatican reported a gradual improvement in the pope's condition.

There has been a gradual and moderate improvement in Pope Francis' health. This was reported on March 8 by the Vatican's Vatican News portal, citing a press release from the Holy See.

"The clinical condition of the Holy Father [Francis] has remained stable and stable over the past few days....> demonstrates a good response to treatment. Thus, we have a stable, moderate improvement," the portal reports.

It is noted that the pontiff's fever has stopped rising. At the same time, according to the Vatican, doctors' forecasts remain restrained.

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Earlier, on March 6, Francis recorded his first audio message since his hospitalization. In it, he thanked the Catholic faithful for their prayers for his health. On the recording, you can hear that the pope's voice has weakened, he has shortness of breath.

The Holy See's press service announced the Pope's hospitalization on February 14. On February 17, the pontiff was hospitalized due to a respiratory tract infection, and the next day he was diagnosed with the onset of bilateral pneumonia. On February 22, the pope needed a blood transfusion, and he also continued to receive large doses of oxygen amid an aggravated respiratory crisis. On March 3, it was reported that Francis suffered two attacks of acute respiratory failure and required non-invasive artificial ventilation.