Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "tranquil" night, was alert and had rested after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said on Sunday. The pope

ROME — Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, as he remains in critical condition with a complex lung infection, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis gave an update on his medical crisis Sunday as he remained in serious condition battling double pneumonia in a Rome hospital. The 88-year-old pope shared that he was “confidently continuing” his health battle in a written message of his regular Angelus prayer,