For the latest news, view USA TODAY's story on the pope for Wednesday, Feb. 25. Pope Francis remained in "critical but stable" condition Tuesday, receiving the Holy Eucharist, working from his hospital room and receiving his daily therapy for bronchitis and pneumonia.

Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia while he remains in critical condition.

Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said Feb. 25. The pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis.

Pope Francis is resting well as he battles double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Wednesday, with an official adding that he is continuing to eat normally and is able to move around his hospital room.

People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the pope’s health.

Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope. ROME — Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope, and over time found his favorite shops and artisans who are now pulling for him as he battles double pneumonia.

The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.