Pope Francis' prognosis has been "lifted" on Monday, according to the Vatican.

"The improvements recorded in previous days have further consolidated, as confirmed by both blood tests and clinical objectivity and the good response to pharmacological therapy. For these reasons, the doctors decided to lift the prognosis," the Holy See, the Vatican's press office, said in a statement Monday.

The pontiff will continue to receive treatment in the hospital, the Vatican said.

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