Pope Francis’s overall condition continued to improve this Thursday on his 13th day in hospital to fight a complex respiratory infection and double pneumonia.

In a statement released today, 27 February, the Vatican said the Pope’s clinical assessments during the day “confirm his improvement".

Having been on high-flow oxygen administered through the nose since last Saturday, when he experienced a major respiratory crisis, the Pope today alternated high-flow oxygen therapy through the nose and use of an oxygen mask.