Pontiff has carried on with work, including holding a meeting in hospital to approve two people for sainthoodPope Francis, who has been in hospital for 12 days battling pneumonia and other ailments, remains in a “critical but stable” condition, the Vatican said on Tuesday.The pontiff, 88, has not suffered further “acute respiratory episodes” and tests checking blood circulation “continue to be stable”, the Vatican said in its evening update. Continue reading...
Pope Francis remains in a "critical but stable" condition in the hospital, battling pneumonia and other ailments. Despite his illness, he has continued to perform papal duties, including approving sainthoods during a meeting in his hospital room. Tests, including a CT scan, indicate stable blood circulation, though he has not experienced further acute respiratory episodes. Thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for his recovery, and vigils were held outside the hospital. The pontiff, who has been hospitalized for 12 days, is reported to be in good spirits and eating normally.
