Pope Francis has seen a 'slight improvement' in his health with no new episodes of asthma-like respiratory illness and improved test results, the Vatican News reported.
In a statement on Monday, the Vatican mentioned that "The clinical conditions of the Holy Father, in their critical nature, show a slight improvement", as per Al Jazeera.
The Vatican added that the Pope, who has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14, has not experienced any further respiratory crises since Saturday evening, as per CNN.
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for over a week experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity, which required the administration of high-flow oxygen, Vatican news reported on Sunday.
While the Pope "continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair" he is "in more pain than yesterday," it added. He also received blood transfusions today (local time) to treat anemia, according to the statement.
The pontiff, who has previously criticised Trump's plans to deport undocumented immigrants, offered incoming president "cordial greetings and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you wisdom, strength and protection."
US President Joe Biden on Sunday conferred Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, recognising the Pope's significant influence and contributions, just days before leaving the White House.
Pope Francis on Wednesday, on the occasion of Christmas, called on the people worldwide to "silence the sound of arms" and work towards overcoming the divisions that continue to afflict the global community, as reported by Euronews.
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