Pope Francis spent a peaceful night but is still on oxygen. His condition is still critical and his prognosis is “guarded.”
The Pope spent most of Saturday sitting in an armchair, which sounds hopeful. But Vatican news emphasizes that he is not out of danger.
From Vatican News:
Pope Francis had a peaceful ninth night in the hospital, the Holy See Press Office published on Sunday morning, issuing its latest note to journalists as the Holy Father is being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Again this morning, the Pope used nasal cannulas for the administration of high-flow oxygen. Other clinical exams are underway. The medical bulletin this evening will shed light on the results.
Saturday night, the Press Office issued the following evening health update on the Holy Father:
The condition of the Holy Father continues to be critical. Therefore, as explained yesterday, the Pope is not out of danger. This morning, Pope Francis experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity, which required the administration of high-flow oxygen.
Today’s blood tests also revealed thrombocytopenia, associated with anemia, which required the administration of blood transfusions.
The Holy Father remains alert and spent the day in an armchair, although he is more fatigued than yesterday. At the moment, the prognosis remains guarded.
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