Pope Francis, 88, remains in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs but had a restful night, the Vatican said Monday. The pontiff, hospitalized since February 14 at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, is receiving high-flow oxygen and treatment for mild renal failure.
Doctors caution that his condition could lead to sepsis, a serious complication. While Catholics worldwide pray for his recovery, speculation about a possible resignation has resurfaced, though Francis has maintained it is not yet the time to step down.
