Pope Francis Still Critical but Shows ‘Slight Improvement’, Vatican Says

Nuns pray outside the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy, February 23, 2025. Vincenzo Livieri/Reuters

VATICAN CIT—Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a “slight improvement”, the Vatican said on Monday.

The 88-year-old pontiff is spending his 11th night in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, making it the longest hospital stay of his nearly 12-year papacy.