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Pope Francis, 88, had a peaceful night and is resting after a breathing crisis, the Vatican informed on Saturday.
Francis had a breathing crisis on Friday, necessitating non-invasive mechanical ventilation. He experienced a bronchospasm that led to vomiting and inhalation. He then began non-invasive ventilation and showed positive responses.
The pontiff remains conscious and responsive.
POPE SUFFERS BREATHING CRISIS AMID PNEUMONIA BATTLE, VATICAN SAYS
Pope Francis waves from his popemobile after the weekly Angelus prayers, at the Saint Peter’s Square in the Vatican on October 20, 2024. (Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty)
Francis was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14 following a week-long bout of bronchitis that worsened. Doctors inferred the presence of a complex viral, bacterial, and fungal respiratory tract infection, leading to pneumonia in both lungs.
