Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and the Vatican announced some major governing decisions that suggest he is getting essential work done and looking ahead.

Pope Francis “resumed work activities” Tuesday, as he remained in serious condition battling double pneumonia in a Rome hospital, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pope, who has been hospitalized for 12 days,

The Vatican says Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state and his deputy to approve new decrees for saints and call a formal meeting to set the dates for their canonization.