Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for the seventh day as concerns over his health intensify. Initially admitted for bronchitis, his condition worsened into pneumonia, sparking widespread prayers from the faithful.

The doctors treating Pope Francis said on Friday that the pope’s condition is not life-threatening but he is also not out of danger. The 88-year-old pope has been in the hospital with pneumonia and chronic bronchitis.

Pope Francis is showing improvement, is alert and doing some work, the Vatican said on Friday, as the 88-year-old pontiff began his eighth day in hospital battling pneumonia.