Pope resting after sleeping through the night with ventilation mask

In its latest update, the Vatican said that the Pope rested well overnight, waking up shortly after 8am local time

Prayers are continuing for the Pope (AP)

The Pope is resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

In its latest update, the Vatican said that the Pope rested well overnight, waking up shortly after 8am (7am Irish time).