It is unclear how long Pope Francis will stay in hospital, according to a Holy See spokesperson, after he was admitted on Friday with a respiratory tract infection.

Medical assessments and necessary treatments are continuing,” after Pope Francis had a “peaceful night” and read several newspapers Saturday morning.

ROME - Pope Francis, who is suffering from a respiratory infection, has spent a quiet night in hospital, the Italian news agency Ansa reported on Feb 15. The pontiff, 88, has been suffering from bronchitis for more than a week and was taken to R ome’s Gemelli hospital for treatment on Feb 14 morning.