Doctors: Pope No Longer In Imminent Danger But Will Stay In Hospital

ROME, March 11 (Bernama-dpa) -- Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger but will remain in hospital, the 88-year-old pontiff's doctors said on Monday, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

The Argentine has been in Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February 14 and is suffering from double pneumonia.

He has had several setbacks over the weeks, including requiring oxygen several times due to breathing problems.

On Sunday the Vatican cancelled the traditional Sunday prayers on St Peter's Square for the fourth time in a row.

--BERNAMA-dpa