Pope Francis' health condition continues to improve and he's no longer facing immediate threat of dying from pneumonia, according a Monday update from the Vatican. The big picture: After nearly a month hospitalized,

As he did on Sunday, Francis participated in the retreat remotely from the Rome hospital where he is being treated. He could see and hear the Rev. Roberto Pasolini, preacher of the papal household, but the priests, bishops and cardinals gathered for the retreat in the Vatican auditorium could not see or hear him.

Though his condition had improved, he will remain in the hospital for further treatment, the Vatican said in a statement.