Pope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican says

Pontiff had fallen into critical condition, receiving high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles complex lung infection

Pope Francis, who is battling pneumonia and a complex lung infection, remains in a critical condition, the Vatican has said.

The pontiff, 88, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on 14 February and was subsequently diagnosed with a respiratory tract infection and pneumonia in both lungs.