ROME, Feb. 26 -- "The Pope had a quiet night and is resting," the Holy See Press Office informed journalists with a statement on Wednesday morning.

Upon awaking, the Pope sat in his armchair, where he continued his therapy. He is undergoing the same oxygen therapy as the last few days. This evening's medical update may include the results of the pulmonary CT scan carried out on Tuesday.

The Tuesday evening update on Pope Francis' health noted that Pope Francis' "clinical condition remains critical but stable. There have been no acute respiratory episodes, and hemodynamic parameters continue to be stable."

"In the evening, he underwent a scheduled CT scan to radiologically monitor the bilateral pneumonia. The prognosis remains guarded,"...