Although Pope Francis previously stated he had signed a preemptive resignation letter in case of medical incapacity, the Vatican insists he remains “fully conscious, alert, eating, and working.”.
POPE Francis has sent a message from his hospital bed as the 88-year-old Pontiff remains in critical condition battling double pneumonia.
On Sunday, the Vatican confirmed that the Pope would again not lead the traditional Angelus prayer, which he has missed for the second consecutive week.
The Vatican sent an update earlier this morning, saying Francis had spent a "tranquil" ninth night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.
Earlier on Sunday, the Vatican said: "The night was tranquil, the pope rested.".
