VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis remains stable in hospital and a recent chest scan confirmed improvements in his condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday, in a further sign of progress as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital for almost a month, remains stable and a recent X-ray confirmed improvements in his condition that had been seen in previous days, the Vatican said on Wednesday.

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis rested well overnight and is in a stable condition as he fights double pneumonia in hospital for the 18th day, the Vatican said on Monday.

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his treatment for double pneumonia and his doctors have determined his prognosis is no longer guarded, the Vatican said on Monday.

The Vatican says a chest scan has confirmed improvements in Pope Francis’ condition in his fourth week in the hospital for treatment of double pneumonia

Pope Francis had a "restful" night as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican said in a short statement Wednesday morning. The 88-year-old Argentine pope remains under medical care as he approaches key milestones in his papacy.

The recovery of Pope Francis from double pneumonia continued Wednesday as he inched toward notching some important milestones in his papacy: The 12th anniversary Thursday of his election as pope and a near-record in hospital stays for a pontiff.

Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia that has kept him hospitalized for

Pope Francis' doctors on Monday lited a "guarded prognosis" though he will need to remain in the "hospital setting for a period of time" in the treatment of double pneumonia, the Vatican said.