A critically ill Pope Francis, battling pneumonia in both lungs, was up and out of bed Wednesday after a peaceful night, a Vatican source said.
Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 with breathing difficulties, after which his condition deteriorated, sparking widespread concern among Catholics.
After suffering respiratory attacks at the weekend that required high levels of oxygen and blood transfusions, the Vatican has said the pope’s condition has stabilised, but he remains in a critical condition.
The pontiff, now in his 13th day at the hospital, was Wednesday “sitting in a chair, and continuing with the treatment as normal”, a Vatican source said.
A brief official update from the Holy See earlier said he had “passed a peaceful night and is resting”.