Pope Francis Remains Hospitalized With Severe Pneumonia

The 88-year-old Pontiff has spent over two weeks in a Roman hospital, with his condition described as stable but critical.

Pope Francis, 88, is being treated for bilateral pneumonia at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he has been hospitalized for 16 days.
The Vatican reports that the Pope had another calm night but remains under close medical supervision due to his complex condition.
The Pontiff experienced a second severe breathing crisis on Friday, requiring temporary mechanical ventilation after airway muscle spasms caused respiratory distress.
His treatment includes antibiotics and corticosteroids, with some initial improvements noted, though his prognosis remains cautious.
The Pope's illness has prevented him from delivering the traditional Sunday prayer for three consecutive weeks, marking a first in his papacy.