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

The 88-year-old pope has remained stable, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors said.

Pope Francis had a quiet night and was resting Monday morning, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since February 14 as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia. He continues to govern the Catholic Church and participate in Vatican activities,

The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days.

Pope Francis was showing a "gradual, mild improvement" on his 23rd consecutive day in the hospital for treatment of double pneumonia, the Vatican said Saturday.