If the last few days are any guide, Francis will likely follow the Vatican’s spiritual retreat remotely while his physical and respiratory therapy continues.

As he did on Sunday, Francis participated in the retreat remotely from the Rome hospital where he is being treated. He could see and hear the Rev. Roberto Pasolini, preacher of the papal household, but the priests, bishops and cardinals gathered for the retreat in the Vatican auditorium could not see or hear him.

Pope Francis, 88, is seeing improvements in his health while receiving treatment for double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital, according to the Vatican. Doctors have adjusted their prognosis, indicating he's no longer in immediate danger,

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 has spent 18 full days at Rome’s Gemelli hospital recovering from double pneumonia. It’s by far the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy.

The papal security corps members, who are praying for the Pope, have not left their posts, though papal events are not currently taking place.

Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his treatment for double pneumonia and his doctors have determined his prognosis is no longer guarded, the Vatican said on Monday. Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for more than three weeks.