Pope Francis 'stable' a day after respiratory crisis, Vatican says - The 88-year-old has been in hospital for just over two weeks fighting double pneumonia

Pope Francis suffered an "isolated crisis of bronchial spasm" a coughing fit in which Francis inhaled vomit, that resulted in a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture," the Vatican had previously said.

Pope Francis remained in stable condition Saturday a day after a respiratory crisis during his battle with double pneumonia, the Vatican said. He spent long periods of the day off the noninvasive mechanical ventilation he initially needed in a sign that his lung function was improving.