Pope Francis, 88, has been in a Rome hospital for 3 weeks, but he was well enough as he recovers from pneumonia to record a first message for his supporters.

Pope Francis is responding well to treatment for pneumonia after three weeks in hospital, the Vatican said Saturday, adding that the 88-year-old was showing "a gradual, slight improvement." The Argentine pontiff has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital since Feb.

Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia while he remains in critical condition.

Pope Francis had a “peaceful” 21st night in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and “is still resting,” the Vatican said at 8:15 a.m., March 6.

Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis three weeks ago, then got double pneumonia. Here's what doctors will be watching out for in the coming days.

Pope Francis was sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia Wednesday ... homeland gathered in the Argentine church of Rome for a special Mass presided over by Cardinal Baldassarre ...