Women pray for Pope Francis's recovery outside the Gemelli Hospital on Sunday

ROME – With his medical status continuing to be stable, according to a Vatican statement today Pope Francis continued his various treatments and therapies and met with two top aides who informed him about various situations in the Church and in the world.

He continues to use non-invasive mechanical ventilation during the night and high-flow oxygen therapy through nasal cannulas during the day, to aid in breathing and to prevent further respiratory crises.