Pope Francis passed a calm day in hospital Tuesday with no repeat of the previous day's respiratory crises, but the 88-year-old will wear an oxygen mask overnight, the Vatican said. The head of the Catholic Church has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital since February 14 for treatment of double pneumonia in both lungs.

Pope Francis was in stable condition Tuesday and breathing with just the help of supplemental oxygen after respiratory crises a day earlier, but will resume

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.