Pope Francis, 88, is recovering after experiencing a recent "breathing crisis" that led to a sudden worsening of his respiratory condition. The Vatican has released statements indicating that the Pontiff is responding well to treatment and had a restful night.
According to reports, the breathing crisis occurred on Friday afternoon. The Pope had been at Rome’s Gemelli hospital where he has been battling pneumonia for two weeks, alternating between respiratory training and prayer. Following the incident, he received non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Bronchial Spasm Setback
While initial reports focused on pneumonia, the Vatican later clarified that Pope Francis also experienced a bronchial spasm, which contributed to the setback in his recovery. Doctors consider this to be an isolated incident and are closely monitoring his condition to determine if the pneumonia has worsened. They plan to evaluate his progress over the coming weekend.
Since February 14, Pope Francis has been receiving treatment at Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican has consistently asserted that the Pope remains alert and is responding positively to the medical interventions. "The Pope had a calm night," the Vatican confirmed, offering reassurance to the faithful.
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Continued Monitoring
The Vatican will continue to provide updates on Pope Francis's condition as doctors assess his progress and adjust his treatment plan. The world remains hopeful for his swift and complete recovery.
"The Pope remains alert and is responding positively to the medical interventions." - Vatican Spokesperson
The focus remains on ensuring the Pontiff's comfort and well-being as he continues his recovery journey at Gemelli Hospital.