The Pope remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital due to a severe respiratory infection, which worsened after bronchitis. He has been diagnosed with double pneumonia and early-stage kidney insufficiency. Despite his condition Vatican sources report he is,

awake in good spirits, and receiving treatments such as oxygen therapy and blood transfusions. In response, nightly rosary prayers are being held in St. Peter’s Square for his recovery, attracting faithful from around the world.