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The Vatican said Pope Francis is recovering from pneumonia and no longer needs mechanical ventilation at night to breathe, and doctors are sure his condition will continue to improve.

The 88-year-old pope has been at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome for nearly five weeks to undergo a severe respiratory infection that requires evolving treatment.

The latest detailed medical latest news provides the latest medical update to his condition, saying: “The clinical condition of the Holy Father is improving.”

The pope has been using non-invasive mechanical ventilation overnight during his hospital stay, which involves placing a mask on his face to help push air into the lungs.

The statement said that this ventilation has been “suspended”. However, he still received oxygen in a small hose under his nose.

Shortly after the Vatican Media Office issued its latest statement, the Pope’s doctors believed his infection was under control. The Pope did not have a fever, and his blood test was normal.

The pope was described as being in a stable or improved state for two weeks, but the Vatican has not given his discharge time and noted that his recovery has been slow.

Francis is prone to lung infections because he suffered from pleurisitis when he was young and part of his lungs.

He has been undergoing respiratory physiotherapy to help him with his breathing and physical therapy to help him with his mobility. He has used a wheelchair in recent years due to knee and back pain.

The doctor who is not involved in Francis’ care said the pope could face a long and challenging road to recovery given his age and other medical conditions.

Children send Pope letters

The Pope’s hospital stay in the hospital has been his longest public absence since he was elected Pope in 2013.

The Vatican posted the first photo of Francis at the hospital on Sunday showing him praying in the church.

King Charles announced on Tuesday that he and his wife Queen Camilla will continue to plan to travel to Italy and the Vatican in early April, suggesting that the Vatican may hope to discharge Francis from the hospital by the end of this month.

The royal family plans to meet with Francis on April 8 to closely coordinate with senior Vatican officials for appointments.

Francis continued to do his recovery, including letters from his children.

Italy’s postal office told Reuters that the pope received about 150 kilograms (331 pounds) of additional emails from around the world every day during his hospital stay.

The hospital sent a van every day to collect emails to Francis.