Pope Francis, 88, spent a restful ninth night at Gemelli Hospital in Rome following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican announced on Sunday.
This update follows earlier reports from doctors stating that Francis, who previously had a portion of a lung removed, was in critical condition.
Details regarding whether he was awake and had eaten breakfast were not provided.
The Pope experienced a drawn-out asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday while undergoing treatment for double pneumonia and a complicated lung infection.
According to the Vatican, he was given “high flows” of oxygen to assist his breathing and received blood transfusions after tests showed a low platelet count, essential for blood clotting.
The Vatican stated that Francis “remains alert and spent the day sitting in an armchair, although he experienced more pain than the previous day.”
Doctors have described Francis’ prognosis as “reserved,” noting his advanced age, frailty, and pre-existing lung condition make his condition precarious.
Doctors have warned that the primary risk is the infection entering the bloodstream, a severe condition known as sepsis.
“`