"The blood tests, evaluated by the medical staff, show a slight improvement, particularly in the inflammatory markers."

The Holy See Press Office released an update on Pope Francis' health on Wednesday evening. It described the Holy Father's condition as "stable."

Continuing, the statement explained the Pope had breakfast in the morning and then "engaged in work activities with his closest collaborators. Before lunch, he received the Eucharist."

In the afternoon, Pope Francis received "a visit from the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, with whom he privately spent 20 minutes."