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At a press conference in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, members of the Pope’s medical team say that he is not yet out of danger, and will be in hospital at least another week – but they note that he is joking as much as usual, and has even begun working again.

“The night went well, and this morning Pope Francis got up and had breakfast.” This is the update from the Holy See Press Office on Friday, February 21.

The Holy See Press Office informs journalists that Pope Francis had a peaceful sixth night in the Rome’s Gemelli hospital where he is being treated for double pneumonia and ate breakfast in an armchair.

The Holy See Press Office in its update on Wednesday evening reports that Pope Francis’ clinical condition is stationary, while today he was able to meet with his closest collaborators and receive a visit from Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

In a Tuesday evening press release, the Holy See Press Office says that Pope Francis has double pneumonia, but nevertheless “remains in good spirits”

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