The papal security corps members, who are praying for the Pope, have not left their posts, though papal events are not currently taking place.

America also reported that a Vatican source said Pope Francis is stable, but the prognosis is guarded, which means he's not out of danger. The pope's medical stay has sparked the question of how will the next pope be chosen. A new pope is chosen after the previous pope either resigns or dies.

Doctors said Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia but have decided to keep him hospitalized for several more days to receive treatment.