Pope has another restful night in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital

By Vatican News 

Pope Francis rested well overnight and woke up slightly after 8 a.m. this morning, according to a statement published on Wednesday morning by the Holy See Press Office.

The Pope, this morning continued his treatment and respiratory physiotherapy. As planned, he transitioned from non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night to the high-flow oxygen therapy through nasal cannulas. Though within a complex framework, the Pope’s situation this morning seems stable.

The Pope is receiving treatment for bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. His overall clinical condition remains stable, including heart, kidney, and blood values.

On Tuesday evening, the Holy See Press Office, in its evening medical update on the Holy Father’s health noted that the Pope’s clinical condition remained stable during the day and that he did not experience episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm.

Moreover, it noted, the Pope did not run a fever, and remained alert, cooperative with therapies, and oriented.

Tuesday morning, he transitioned to high-flow oxygen therapy and underwent respiratory physiotherapy.

It explained that overnight on Tuesday, as scheduled, he would resume non-invasive mechanical ventilation until Wednesday morning, and that his prognosis remains guarded.

The Press Office also added that during the day, he had alternated between spending time in prayer and at rest, and received the Eucharist.