Pope francis health: The 88-year-old pontiff is not in

The 88-year-old pontiff is not in "immediate danger of death", but his condition is "fragile" as he battles bronchitis and pneumonia, his doctors say. He has been in Gemelli Hospital since February 14 and could remain there for weeks, while Catholics worldwide wonder about his future. Pope Francis continues high-flow oxygen therapy, progressively reducing the need for non-invasive mechanical ventilation during the night. The Pope still requires hospital medical care, as well as physiotherapy and respiratory physiotherapy. Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, as he remains in critical condition with a complex lung infection, the Vatican said. Further clinical tests were being performed on the 88-year-old pope , who had part of one lung removed as a young man, and a more detailed medical update was expected later Sunday. Follow the latest news on Pope Francis ' health and hospitalization for bronchitis and pneumonia. See how he greeted the faithful from his window, when he was discharged, and how he continues to serve the Church.