Pope John Paul II's recovery from a throat operation is believed to be going smoothly.
He has not let the operation affect his appetite too badly and thankfully there are no post-operative complications, the latest medical bulletin said.
The Pope is putting his feet up at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, while he recuperates from an emergency tracheotomy operation on Thursday.
He is getting quite comfortable in an armchair.
And on Sunday, he mustered up the energy to make a surprise appearance at his hospital window to wave to people expecting his blessing.
His message on Sunday, delivered by an aide in St Peter's Square, asked believers 'to accompany me... with your prayers'.
'I want this message of comfort and hope to reach everyone, especially those who are going through difficult times, who are suffering in body and soul.'
Andrew Zilouf
Pope Doing Better
The Vatican report that the Pope is well on the road to recovery.
