Pope Francis has had a "tranquil night" and is now sitting upright as he continues hospital treatment for pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican has said.
(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)] Pilgrims have descended on Rome's Gemelli hospital to be closer to Pope Francis.
REUTERS/Hannah McKay] The rector of the church, Reverend Fernando Laguna, said he hoped the Pope could feel the embrace of the community's prayer from the hospital where he is recovering.
REUTERS/Hannah McKay] "When a family has someone who is sick it is very important that they are surrounded, it is necessary that everyone is near to them, and all the people of God are close the Pope," said Bishop Gerardo Villalonga, who was leading the group.
Francis continued to work from the hospital, and on Tuesday announced some major governing decisions that suggest he is getting essential work done and looking ahead.
