Pope Francis "remained stationary" on Wednesday, "without showing any episodes of respiratory failure," but rested peacefully overnight into Thursday, the Vatican said.

The Catholic Church pontiff continues active respiratory and motor physiotherapy, and his prognosis, according to Vatican sources, remains reserved. He has been hospitalised since 14 February. View on

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, remained in stable condition throughout the day on Wednesday and has not had any new breathing crises, the Vatican said.