Pope Francis, who is hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, "rested well all night long", the Vatican said Tuesday.

The Holy See late Monday said the 88-year-old pontiff was showing a "slight improvement."  

Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with breathing difficulties, but his condition worsened, with his bronchitis developing into double pneumonia.

 

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