Pope Francis’ condition has stabilised after the 88-year-old pontiff suffered breathing crisis, bronchospasm, on February 28, the Vatican said.
“Today, the Holy Father’s clinical condition remains stable. The Pope did not require non-invasive mechanical ventilation, only additional high-flow oxygenation. He has no fever,” the Vatican said in a statement.
The Pope attended Mass on Sunday morning, there are no direct consequences of isolated bronchospasm, the Vatican responded. However, it did not rule out the risk of the pope’s condition worsening.
On March 1, the Vatican said the pontiff required non-invasive mechanical ventilation for the second day in a row, alternating with “prolonged periods of high-flow oxygen therapy.” However, on the same day, the Vatican said the pope’s circulation remained stable and his white blood cell count was not elevated, indicating that the infection may have subsided.
Francis was admitted to a Rome hospital on February 14 with breathing problems. The illness has developed into double pneumonia, a serious infection in both his slight lungs. It can cause them to become inflamed and scarred, making it difficult to breathe.
