Pope Francis is responding well to treatment and has shown a "gradual, mild improvement" in recent days as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia.

Pope Francis has apparently shown "slight improvement" and is responding will to oxygen therapy, the Vatican said on Saturday. This is the pope's fourth week at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

The Vatican has cancelled the traditional Sunday prayer on St Peter's Square for the fourth time in a row as Pope Francis ...

After more than three weeks in hospital, Pope Francis is reportedly doing a little better, according to official statements ...