Pope Francis’s condition remains serious after his diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia but he is not in danger and is making progress toward recovery, according to the latest information available.
Sources close to the Pope have confirmed to Crux that during his stay in Rome's Gemelli Hospital the pontiff has received the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, which they said is normal under the circumstances and does not imply that he is close to death.
One source said that media reports indicating the Pope is nearing death are exaggerated, and that while he is expected to have a lengthy hospital stay, he is slowly improving.
