Investing.com -- Pope Francis, who is currently receiving treatment for double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital, is showing signs of slight improvement, according to a statement from the Vatican released on Thursday. The Vatican reported that the 88-year-old Pope has no fever and his blood tests are stable.

The pontiff was admitted to the hospital on February 14, after experiencing breathing difficulties for several days. The Vatican's update on the Pope's health situation indicates a positive trend, with the absence of fever and stability in blood tests being key markers of his recovery progress.

The Vatican has been providing regular updates on Pope Francis' health since his hospitalization. The Pope, who is the spiritual leader of the world's 1.3 billion Roman Catholics, has been in hospital since Valentine's Day, receiving medical care for his breathing issues caused by double pneumonia.

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