The Vatican proceeded with its Holy Year festivities despite Pope Francis' absence on Saturday, as the pontiff grappled with pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection. Doctors have described his condition as touch-and-go, indicating that he will remain hospitalized for at least another week.
Although Francis had a restful night's sleep, medical experts have highlighted the potential threat of sepsis, a severe blood infection that could arise as a complication of pneumonia. As of the latest update, there were no signs of sepsis, and the pope was responding well to the prescribed medications.
