He also continued his therapy, the Vatican Press Office said.
In its bulletin on Friday morning, March 7 (Rome time), the Holy See Press Office reported that Pope Francis had a “restful night and woke up shortly after 8:00 [in the morning].“
It added that the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic church also “continued his prescribed therapy, including motor physiotherapy.”
Moreover, an alternation of mechanical ventilation in the evening and high-flow supplemental oxygen during the day with the use of nasal cannulae is being implemented for his treatment.
Additionally, it described that the condition “appears stable in the context of a complex picture.”
Meanwhile, Pope Francis’ voice was heard before the beginning of the nightly rosary at the St. Peter’s Squarein Vatican.
The Holy Father sent an audio message, where he was able to say his thanks for all the prayers he received in the past few weeks.
He also extended a blessing to everyone and reminded them that he continues to accompany the faithful, even from the hospital.
Pope Francis was brought to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital last February 14 due to bronchitis, which was later diagnosed as double pneumonia.