Pope Francis on Friday marked one month in the hospital where he is being treated for double pneumonia, with signs in recent days that indicate he is gradually recovering.

March 13 (UPI) -- Pope Francis marked the 12th year of his pontificate Thursday while still recovering from lung infection. The anniversary is a public holiday at the Vatican but no events were planned to celebrate the occasion. Francis' condition was described as "stationary" Wednesday as the Vatican said he had been improving.

Cautious relief as Pope Francis marks one month in hospital - The 88-year-old pope has not been seen by most faithful since a general audience on February 12 in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall

On the occasion of the 12th anniversary of his election to the papacy, Pope Francis received hundreds of drawings, messages, and letters from children and well-wishers worldwide.

The Vatican announced on Wednesday, 12 March 2025 that Pope Francis remains stable in hospital, with a recent chest scan confirming improvements in his condition.Source: Pexels.The 88-year-old pontiff,

The pope rested peacefully overnight as he began his 27th consecutive day in the hospital Wednesday morning, the Vatican said.

It has been a month since Pope Francis was hospitalized at the Gemelli Polyclinic. Although his health has slightly improved, he still requires intensive treatment. It is not known when he will be discharged.

A video shared on Facebook claims Pope Francis has purportedly been discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Verdict: False In a March 11 update shared on their website, Vatican News confirmed Pope Francis has remained hospitalized since Feb.