Pope Francis rests on a peaceful night in the hospital after a respiratory crisis, blood transfusion
Pope Francis, 88, rested at Rome’s Jegilly Hospital on a peaceful ninth night after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusion, the Vatican said on Sunday.
The update comes after doctors say Francis removed part of his lungs when he was young. Francis was in critical condition.
It is not clear whether he was awake to eat breakfast.
Pope Francis greets believers in a weekly general audience held on January 10, 2024 at Paul VI Hall in Vatican City. (Vatican media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)
The pope suffered a prolonged breathing crisis on Saturday, while receiving treatment for double pneumonia and complex lung infections.
According to the Vatican, he received a “high flow” of oxygen to help him breathe, and after tests showed low platelet counts, he received a blood transfusion of blood, which is needed for coagulation.
“Francis” continued to be alert and spent the day in the armchair, although more painful than yesterday,” the Vatican said. ”
Pope Francis leads his traditional Wednesday ordinary audience on March 8, 2023 at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. (Stefano Costantino/sopa image/lightrocket via Getty image)
The doctor said Francis’s prognosis was “reserved”. The doctor said his condition was touch and behavior given his age, vulnerability and pre-existing lung disease.
The main threat, doctors say, is that if the infection enters the bloodstream, it is a serious disease called sepsis.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
