Pope Francis had a restful night and woke up about 8 a.m on Tuesday, March 11 morning, this is according to the Holy See Press Office.

The pontiff continued with his treatment and physical therapy for respiration and mobility. He also followed — via video link — the Roman Curia’s Spiritual Exercises.

The Press Office also stated that the Pope spent time in prayer, and went to the chapel to pray.

On Monday, March 10 evening, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis’ health had improved, with his prognosis no longer “guarded”. The statement said the Holy Father’s clinical condition remains stable.

The improvements, the Holy See Press Office says, were confirmed by both blood tests and clinical findings, as well as by the Pope’s “good response to pharmacological therapy”.

“However, given the complexity of the Pope’s clinical picture and the severe infection present at the time of hospitalisation,” the statement explained, “it will still be necessary to continue pharmacological treatment in a hospital setting for a period of time.”