Pope rests in his 10th day of hospitalization but remains in critical condition

Balloons depicting Pope Francis are laid at the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized, in Rome on Feb. 24, 2025. Pope Francis, in critical condition in hospital with pneumonia, had a good night and was resting, the Vatican said Monday.

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

(Image credit: ALBERTO PIZZOLI)