Pope resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia
Pope Francis was resting Wednesday, the start of the solemn Lenten period leading up to Holy Week observances, after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for double pneumonia.
Pope Francis was resting Wednesday, the start of the solemn Lenten period leading up to Holy Week observances, after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for double pneumonia.
In its latest update, the Vatican said that the pope rested well overnight, waking up shortly after 8 a.m. Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger.
The 88-year-old pontiff, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, had two respiratory crises Monday in a setback to his recovery.
On Tuesday, he was breathing with just the help of supplemental oxygen after respiratory crises a day earlier, but resumed using a ventilation mask at night, the Vatican said.
Francis’ hospitalization began Feb. 14 and is the longest of his 12-year papacy.
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