ROME – Having spent three weeks in the hospital for treatment of double pneumonia, Pope Francis continues to be in stable condition and is responding well to his various treatments, as well breathing and mobility therapy.

A March 8 Vatican statement said, “the clinical conditions of the Holy Father in recent days have remained stable and, consequently, demonstrate a good response to therapy. Therefore, a gradual, slight improvement has been registered.”

The Pope continues to have no fever, an exchange of gases has improved, and his blood tests have remained stable.