Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "tranquil" night, was alert and had rested after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said on Sunday. The pope

The Pope's condition remains critical as the Vatican issued a statement after the Pontiff spent his ninth consecutive night in hospital after being diagnosed with double pneumonia

Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.