Pope Francis had another good night of sleep at Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican said on Friday. "As in recent days, the night passed calmly, and the pope is now resting," read a Holy See Press Office statement.

Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, slept well overnight and is resting, the Vatican said in a brief statement on Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff was spending his 14th day in Rome's Gemelli hospital after coming down with a severe respiratory infection that triggered various complications.