Vatican City – Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in a hospital, spent a “quiet” night and rested, the Vatican said Sunday.
After experiencing dyspnea for several days, the Pope was admitted to Gemeri Hospital in Rome on February 14th, and later diagnosed pneumonia in both lungs.
The Vatican first described his condition as “critical” on Saturday, reporting that supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions were required that day.
Pope Francisa person fighting double pneumonia in the hospital took a “quiet” night to rest, the Vatican said Sunday.
After experiencing dyspnea for several days, the Pope was admitted to Gemeri Hospital in Rome on February 14th, and later diagnosed pneumonia in both lungs.
The Vatican described his condition as critical for the first time on Saturday, reporting that supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions were required that day.
“The night was quiet and the Pope rested,” the Vatican said in its latest update on Sunday morning.
Double pneumonia is a serious infection that can inflam and scar both lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
The Vatican describes the Pope's infection as “complex” and says it is caused by two or more microorganisms.
Francis, who has been a pope since 2013, has suffered from illness health over the past two years.
He developed into the pleura as a young adult and removed a part of one lung, making him particularly susceptible to pulmonary infections.
