The Vatican Press Office said Wednesday that an X-ray Pope Francis had in the last few days showed "slight improvements in the pulmonary infectious picture".
The 88-year-old Argentine pontiff has started what is expected to be two months of convalescence as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia, having been discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital on March 23 following a 38-day stay there.
Francis continues to be in good spirits, and his overall condition remains stable, the Vatican said in an update on the pope's health, adding that his blood work is normal.
The pope's motor skills, breathing, and the use of his voice continue to show improvement, while high-flow oxygenation is used mainly at night and as necessary, it said.
Pope Francis is continuing to work at his desk, it said, stressing that it is premature to speculate on the Pope's participation in the ceremonies of Holy Week.
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