Pope Francis Marks 12th Anniversary of Papacy While Hospitalized for Pneumonia

The 88-year-old pontiff remains under care for a month-long battle with a severe lung infection but is showing gradual signs of improvement.

Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Clinic since February 14 due to a complicated bilateral pneumonia, marking his longest hospital stay as pontiff.
Doctors report slow but steady progress in his recovery, though no discharge date has been announced.
The Vatican confirmed the Pope spent his 12th anniversary as head of the Catholic Church in the hospital, receiving well-wishes from around the world.
Medical staff celebrated the occasion with a cake, while the Pope participated in Vatican prayers and meditations via videoconference.
Speculation has arisen about potential future medical care arrangements at his Vatican residence, though no official plans have been confirmed.