Pope Francis shows signs of recovery, may attend Sunday's Angelus

It seems that Pope Francis, recovering from severe pneumonia, is gradually improving. The Holy See's press office reported that Francis' condition has improved slightly further, both in terms of respiratory and motor functions and speech. Additionally, new blood tests have shown a slight improvement in infection markers.

The Vatican suggested that this Sunday's Angelus prayer might differ from usual. There is a possibility that Pope Francis will personally greet the faithful, which would be particularly significant, as on that day a mass will be celebrated in the Vatican for participants of the Jubilee for the Sick and Health Care Workers on the occasion of the Holy Year.

So far, every Sunday since the beginning of his hospitalization on 14 February, and subsequently, his recovery in the Vatican starting 23 March, a text of the Pope's reflections has been published. The last time the Pope appeared publicly was shortly before he left the Gemelli Polyclinic.

Pope Francis is continuing his pharmacological, motor, and respiratory therapy. He is in good spirits and continues to work. On Wednesday, he followed the mass in St. Peter's Basilica, celebrated on the 20th anniversary of the death of St. John Paul II by Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

The Vatican emphasises that it's too early to discuss details concerning Holy Week and Easter celebrations. Although the Pope has not received any visitors recently, he remains in contact with the faithful through prayer and messages.

The Pope delivered a message during a mass at St. Peter's Basilica held for participants of the national pilgrimage from Slovakia. In it, he expressed his strong desire to be with them personally to take part in this moment of faith and unity.