Pope Francis, in a critical state, has a “peaceful” night, says Vatican | News about religion
The 88-year-old PontiF was admitted to Roman Hospital Gemelli on February 14th after he had difficulty breathing.
Pope Francis, in a critical condition while fighting with double pneumonia, had a “peaceful” night and resting after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusion, Vatican says.
“The night was calm, the pope was resting,” the Vatican said in an update of one sentence on Sunday morning without giving additional information. Another update of his condition is expected later on Sunday.
88-year-old Francis was admitted to the Gemelli Roman hospital on February 14, after having had difficulty breathing for several days and then diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.
The Vatican described his condition as critical For the first time on Saturday, reporting that he needed additional oxygen and blood transfusion that day after “prolonged respiratory crisis of similar asthma”.
Saturday’s statement also states The forecast was “reserved”.
Double pneumonia is a serious infection that can turn on both the scar of both lungs, which makes it difficult to breathe. The Vatican described the pope’s infection as “complex”, saying that it caused it to be two or more microorganisms.
Francis, who has been the Pope since 2013, has suffered poor health in the last two years. He is especially prone to lung infections because he developed pleuriz as a young adult and had a part of one lung.
Archbishop Rino Fisichella, a senior Vatican official, told the worshipers on Sunday at the Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday that he should make his prayers for Francis “stronger and more intense”.
The Roman Diocese, which the Pope leads, announced a special Mass for Sunday night to pray for Francisco, so she will have the “power needed to go through this moment of trial.”
Near the Vatican, pilgrims expressed concern for Pope’s state. “I’m very, very sad,” said Italian Elvira Romana. “I don’t know how you can continue at this point.”
Matteo Licari from Sardinia said he was “extremely worried”. “Let’s hope he will be able to continue to live,” the licenses said. “We’re waiting for him to come back here.”
Outside Gemelli Hospital, groups of people gathered to pray near the statue of the late Pope John Paul II, who was treated at the institution during his long papacy.
People left flowers and notes for Francisco and lit candles at the foot of the memorial of the late Pope.
