Pope Francis, 88, spent a peaceful ninth night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after battling a respiratory crisis and undergoing blood transfusions, the Vatican reported on Sunday. The update followed a previous statement from doctors indicating that Francis, who had previously undergone lung surgery, was in a critical condition. The report did not disclose if the Pontiff was able to eat breakfast. Francis had been admitted to the hospital due to a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis that occurred while he was being treated for double pneumonia and a complex lung infection. He had been provided with “high flows” of oxygen and received blood transfusions to address low platelet counts. Despite ongoing discomfort, Francis was able to spend the day seated. The severity of his condition appeared to be influenced by his age, fragility, and pre-existing lung disease. The primary concern is the potential for the infection to spread to the bloodstream, which could lead to sepsis, according to doctors. The Associated Press also contributed to the coverage of this story.

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