Pope Francis’ pneumonia remains critical but stable, Vatican says

CNA — The Holy See Press Office informed journalists Wednesday morning that Pope Francis had another quiet night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and continues to rest, as his condition remains critical but stable while receiving treatment for double pneumonia.

“The pope had a quiet night and is resting,” the Holy See Press Office tells journalists on Wednesday morning.

The Tuesday evening update on Pope Francis’ health notes that his “clinical condition remains critical but stable. There have been no acute respiratory episodes, and hemodynamic parameters continue to be stable.”

In the evening, he underwent a scheduled CT scan to radiologically monitor the bilateral pneumonia.

Twice-daily statements have kept the faithful informed about the pope’s health since he was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Friday, Feb. 14, following a bout of bronchitis.

The 88-year-old is currently being treated for double pneumonia, and a health update last week noted that he is also showing signs of mild renal insufficiency, which appears to be under control.