The Vatican has released a health update on Pope Francis 12 years after he was first elected to lead the Roman Catholic Church.

Though his condition had improved, he will remain in the hospital for further treatment, the Vatican said in a statement.

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Pope Francis' prognosis has been "lifted" on Monday, his 25th consecutive day in the hospital, according to the Vatican.

"The night was quiet, the pope was resting," the Holy See, the Vatican's press office, said in a brief statement on Sunday morning.

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The Holy See Press Office said that Pope Francis had a "restful" night, with his condition showing mild improvement.

The Pope continued to respond positively to the treatments on Monday, according to the Vatican. He spent another quiet night.