Doctors have said Pope Francis is making slow, gradual improvements and this week declared that he's no longer in imminent danger of death, but they remain cautious.

Pope Francis had a quiet night, the Vatican said Wednesday, amid hopes the 88-year-old might be able to return home soon, after almost four weeks in hospital with pneumonia. The head of the Catholic Church has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital since February 14 with pneumonia in both lungs,

Pope Francis nearing new milestones as hospital stay closes in on a month - The Vatican has released an update on the 88-year-old’s health