Pope continues to improve,non-invasive ventilation suspended

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 19 - Pope Francis is continuing to improve as he battles pneumonia in a Rome hospital and non-invasive ventilation has been suspended, the Vatican's medical bulletin said Wednesday.
    "The clinical conditions of the Holy Father are confirmed to be improving. The Holy Father has suspended non-invasive mechanical ventilation and also reduced the need for high-flow oxygen therapy. The progress of motor and respiratory physiotherapy continues", it said.
    "This morning on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, the Holy Father concelebrated the Holy Mass", the note added. (ANSA).