VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis spent a peaceful night in hospital, the Vatican said on Friday (Feb 28), a day after it noted improvement in his clinical condition for a second straight day. After being admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Feb 14 for breathing difficulties, the pontiff's condition sparked widespread alarm as it deteriorated into pneumonia in both lungs. The Vatican has released some optimistic statements however. "As in the past days, the night has passed quietly and the pope is