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.

Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope. Now his favorite shops and artisans are pulling for him as he battles double pneumonia.

Pope Francis has now been in hospital for 13 days, struggling to overcome double pneumonia. Wednesday morning, the Vatican press office reported the 80 eight-year-old pontiff had had *** tranquil night and was resting.