In an update earlier on Saturday morning - the shortest since Francis was admitted to hospital on 14 February - the Vatican said he will not lead Sunday prayers for the second week running, adding: "The Pope rested well.".
On Saturday night, the Vatican said the pope was in a critical condition after a "prolonged respiratory crisis" that required a high-flow of oxygen.
Millions of people around the world have been concerned about the Pope's increasingly frail health - and his condition has given rise to speculation over a possible resignation, which the Vatican has not commented on.
Doctors on Friday said he was "not out of danger" and was expected to remain at Rome's Gemelli hospital for at least another week.
Pope Francis had a "tranquil" in hospital, the Vatican has said.
