ROME — Pope Francis was in stable condition and resting on Sunday as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia, but again skipped his weekly noon blessing to avoid even a brief public appearance.

Pope Francis was resting Saturday after an alarming setback in his two-week recovery from double pneumonia: Doctors had to put him on noninvasive mechanical ventilation following a coughing fit in which he inhaled vomit that needed to then be extracted.

Pope Francis has experienced two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency due to double pneumonia, necessitating advanced medical interventions. Hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital since February, the 88-year-old pontiff's condition remains guarded.