Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for almost three weeks battling double pneumonia, has spent another "tranquil" night and is still resting, the Vatican said on Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required continuously evolving treatment.

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, was taken off mechanical ventilation on Wednesday after using it through the night to help with his breathing, the Vatican said.