Pope Francis not out of danger, but expected to live, says medical team

Doctors Sergio Alfieri (right) and Luigi Carbone give a press conference at the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalised. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

VATICAN CITY (Reuters): Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, is not yet out of danger but is expected to live, one of his doctors said on Friday (Feb 21).

Francis is being treated at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he was admitted on Feb 14 after struggling with breathing difficulties for several days.