Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday, the Vatican said, in another setback for the 88-year-old pontiff as he continues to battle double pneumonia. Francis has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14,

Pope Francis, in hospital fighting double pneumonia, rested well overnight, the Vatican said on Monday. The Vatican said on Sunday evening that the 88-year-old pontiff's condition was stable, and he no longer required the use of mechanical ventilation to breathe.