Pope Francis, hospitalised for two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, spent a peaceful night after suffering a breathing crisis, the Vatican said Saturday, as Catholics prayed for his speedy recovery.
The 88-year-old pontiff was put on a ventilator because of an “isolated” breathing crisis on Friday, sparking concern.
“The pope spent a peaceful night and is resting,” the Holy See said in a statement on Saturday.
A Vatican source said: “There have been no crises like yesterday. The pope woke up, had breakfast, and read the papers as usual”.
His doctors have said it would take the next 24 to 48 hours to see if this breathing trouble has worsened his condition or not.
The Vatican source said the pope’s prognosis of “reserved” had not been modified.
On Saturday, people continued to flock to Rome’s Gemelli hospital, braving rain to light candles and pray at…
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