Despite two recent episodes of respiratory failure, Pope Francis is currently stable as he continues recovery in the hospital from pneumonia.
Pope Francis' Condition Remains Cautious After Respiratory Episodes
Pope Francis' Condition Remains Cautious After Respiratory Episodes
Pope’s respiratory health stable amid ongoing pneumonia treatment, according to Vatican updates.
The Vatican has reported that Pope Francis, who remains vigilant and engaged with his treatment, is being monitored closely after experiencing breathing difficulties.
Pope Francis continues to exhibit stability following two acute episodes of respiratory failure on Monday, as reported by the Vatican's recent announcements. The pontiff, aged 88, has remained in a hospital since mid-February, where he is receiving treatment for pneumonia. In their nightly update, the Vatican confirmed that the Pope did not experience any additional respiratory failures or bronchospasms. It stated, “He remained afebrile, always alert, cooperative with therapies and well-oriented.”
After the episodes, Pope Francis began to utilize an oxygen mask and ventilator to support his breathing—a mechanical intervention he had relied on previously after facing a "isolated" breathing crisis last Friday. The Holy See reported that the pontiff has switched back to high-flow oxygen therapy following the successful stabilization of his condition. Throughout the day, Pope Francis has been alternating between moments of prayer and rest, receiving the Eucharist earlier in the day.
The Pope will not attend the Ash Wednesday procession and mass marking the start of Lent, a significant period leading up to Easter. For the last three Sundays, he has been unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person. Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital on February 14 after experiencing several days of breathing struggles, initially treated for bronchitis before a pneumonia diagnosis affecting both lungs was confirmed.
His condition remains delicate; he is notably vulnerable to pneumonia due to previous health issues, including pleurisy in his youth and a partial lung removal. Sources within the Vatican stress that the Pope's health condition is complex, necessitating ongoing vigilance from his medical team, and that he is not yet out of danger.
Pope Francis continues to exhibit stability following two acute episodes of respiratory failure on Monday, as reported by the Vatican's recent announcements. The pontiff, aged 88, has remained in a hospital since mid-February, where he is receiving treatment for pneumonia. In their nightly update, the Vatican confirmed that the Pope did not experience any additional respiratory failures or bronchospasms. It stated, “He remained afebrile, always alert, cooperative with therapies and well-oriented.”
After the episodes, Pope Francis began to utilize an oxygen mask and ventilator to support his breathing—a mechanical intervention he had relied on previously after facing a "isolated" breathing crisis last Friday. The Holy See reported that the pontiff has switched back to high-flow oxygen therapy following the successful stabilization of his condition. Throughout the day, Pope Francis has been alternating between moments of prayer and rest, receiving the Eucharist earlier in the day.
The Pope will not attend the Ash Wednesday procession and mass marking the start of Lent, a significant period leading up to Easter. For the last three Sundays, he has been unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person. Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital on February 14 after experiencing several days of breathing struggles, initially treated for bronchitis before a pneumonia diagnosis affecting both lungs was confirmed.
His condition remains delicate; he is notably vulnerable to pneumonia due to previous health issues, including pleurisy in his youth and a partial lung removal. Sources within the Vatican stress that the Pope's health condition is complex, necessitating ongoing vigilance from his medical team, and that he is not yet out of danger.
