The 88-year-old Francis spent 20 minutes in the Gemelli hospital chapel, praying and doing some work in between rest and respiratory and physical therapy, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis has been hospitalized for three weeks with double pneumonia, showing no signs of significant recovery. He experienced a breathing crisis requiring mechanical ventilation and bronchoscopies. Doctors are concerned about potential secondary infections. While some experts find his stable condition encouraging, others describe it as "precarious" and anticipate a long recovery. Francis, who has chronic lung disease, recorded a weak-sounding audio message thanking people for their prayers. His extended hospitalization has raised questions about the future of his papacy.
