Pope Francis enjoyed a restful night early Monday as he continued recovering from a recent health scare linked to pneumonia, the Vatican confirmed, writes Newsweek.

The 88-year-old pontiff remains stable, is no longer on mechanical ventilation, and shows no signs of a new infection following a respiratory crisis late last week.

"The pope rested well all night", the Vatican said in a statement from Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where Francis has been receiving treatment since February 14.

On Monday, he had coffee and breakfast and was undergoing therapy.

Doctors reported that Francis spent all of Sunday without requiring the noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask used to assist his breathing following a coughing episode on Friday. However, he continues to receive high-flow supplemental oxygen through a nasal tube.

The crisis began when the pope inhaled some vomit, raising concerns over a potential lung infection. Medical staff promptly aspirated the material and indicated they would monitor him closely for 24 to 48 hours to assess any new complications. By Sunday evening, doctors confirmed that Francis remained stable with no fever or signs of infection, suggesting he had overcome the immediate health threat. Nevertheless, his prognosis remains guarded.

Francis, who lost part of a lung in his youth due to a severe infection, was admitted to Gemelli after a bout of bronchitis escalated into complex pneumonia affecting both lungs. His health has been a subject of concern in recent years, with recurring respiratory issues and mobility challenges due to knee problems.