Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.

Pope Francis "rested well" throughout the night and remained in a slightly improved condition on Tuesday morning as he continued to battle double pneumonia in hospital, the Vatican said."The Pope rested well,

Pope Francis is showing “slight improvement” but is still in “critical” condition, the Vatican said in an update on Monday, adding that his mild kidney issues are not concerning.