Mass held in honor on Pope Francis as he marks 1 month in hospital, 12 years as pontiff

A Mass was held in St. Peter's Basilica Friday in honor of Pope Francis as the 88-year-old marked two milestones this week: his 12-year anniversary as pontiff and the one-month mark since he was hospitalized for ongoing treatment of a respiratory infection.

The Mass, led by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State, was held for the Diplomatic Corps inside the Pauline Chapel, and came a day after the Argentine marked 12 years since he was elected, becoming the first pope from Latin America. 

The Vatican reported Wednesday that his condition remains stable, with gradual improvements, confirmed by a recent chest scan.