Pope, whose health is improving, 'slept well'

Pope Francis, battling pneumonia in both lungs, slept well and is resting, the Vatican said Thursday, after revealing the 88-year-old's condition was slightly improving. The pontiff, who had part of one of his lungs removed as a young man, has suffered increasing health problems in recent years. 

He was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 and this is the longest hospitalization in Francis's papacy. "The pope slept well last night and is now resting", the Vatican said in a morning bulletin on the health of the pontiff.