Pope Francis, who is in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs, is still in critical condition but is stable, the Vatican said.

"The Pope's clinical condition remains critical but stable. The prognosis remains unchanged," the statement said.

Statements twice a day have been updating the faithful on the Pope's state of health since he was admitted to Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Friday, February 14, following an attack of bronchitis. | BGNES