Two art restorers were putting the final touches on a months-long restoration of the tomb of Pope Urban VIII, who in 1626 consecrated St.

Pope Francis, who is taking two months' rest as he recovers from double pneumonia, made an unannounced visit to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Thursday dressed in black pants rather than his usual,

According to officials, the Pope showed 'slight improvements in voice and mobility' this week and continues to concelebrate daily Mass privately.