Vatican says Pope had ‘tranquil’ night in hospital, day after revealing he’s in critical condition

By Reuters 23 February 2025, 9:36 am

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Candles and a photo of Pope Francis are seen in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, February 22, 2025, where the Pontiff has been hospitalized since Friday, February 14.(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in hospital, had a “tranquil” night and rested, the Vatican says.

The pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing for several days and subsequently had pneumonia diagnosed in both lungs.

The Vatican described his condition as “critical” for the first time yesterday, reporting that he had needed supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions that day.