Pope Francis had a “peaceful” 21st night in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and “is still resting,” the Vatican said at 8:15 a.m., March 6.

Pope Francis's health has been suffering and he has been in hospital for just under three weeks amid a battle with pneumonia, but the Holy See Press Office issued an update this morning

Pope Francis is resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

Pope Francis has been stable while battling double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital. Admitted on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection, the 88-year-old pontiff has not experienced any new respiratory crises during his more than two-week stay.

Recovery for the 88-year-old Holy Father “will certainly not be imminent,” Vatican officials cautioned, indicating a potentially extended hospital stay.

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for almost three weeks battling double pneumonia, has spent another "tranquil" night and is still resting, the Vatican said on Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required continuously evolving treatment.

Pope Francis was well-rested and woke up just after 08:00 local time (07:00 GMT) on Wednesday, the Vatican said. The Vatican said the Pontiff - who has been in hospital since February to receive treatment for pneumonia - spent the night on "non-invasive mechanical ventilation" and is now back on a high-flow oxygen mask.

Pope Francis was resting Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican said. The pope has been sleeping with a