US Vice President JD Vance attended a Good Friday service at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, as part of his Easter weekend visit, and is scheduled to meet with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's secretary of state, on Saturday
The 88-year-old pontiff greeted people at the Vatican and appeared to be in good spirits. He was seated in a wheelchair and appeared to be wearing what appeared to be a nasal cannula to aid his breathing.
Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance after a month-long absence, at the hospital's balcony before making his way back to his residence, Casa Santa Marta.
In the image, the 88-year-old Pope is seen wearing a stole, a vestment worn while concelebrating Mass. Pope Francis has been battling pneumonia at the hospital in Rome, CNN reported.
Pope Francis is not considered to be in imminent danger from the infection he arrived to the hospital with, a Vatican source said on Monday, as reported by CNN.
Since February 14, Pope Francis has been receiving treatment for bilateral pneumonia. He resumed non-invasive mechanical ventilation overnight, as per the schedule.
Pope Francis made a poignant plea for peace, specifically mentioning several conflict-ridden regions around the world. He urged the faithful to pray for Ukraine, Lebanon, Myanmar, Sudan, Kivu, Palestine and Israel.
Pope Francis continues to have rest after having had a peaceful night in the hospital, Vatican News reported, citing Holy See Press Office's statement.
Pope Francis is in stable condition as he continues to receive medical care, Vatican News reported, citing the Holy See Press Office's announcement on Saturday.