Care for Pope: The Pontifex continues to fight against pneumonia

Care for Pope: The Pontifex continues to fight against pneumonia

Petersplatz, Rom, Italien - The health situation of Pope Francis continues to hoist in the floating. In the night of Wednesday, it became known that the 88-year-old was subjected to a "non-invasive mechanical ventilation". The Vatican describes the forecast as reserved after the Pope had suffered two acute respiratory insufficiency in a short time on Monday. These were caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in the bronchi and the resulting bronchospasms. The Pope has been in the Gemelli Clinic in Rome for 19 days, which is a record in its almost twelve-year term. As vienna.at , the non-invasive ventilation was re-recorded on Monday afternoon, while a bronchoscopy was carried out to suck off the mucus.

While the Pope remains under medical observation, believers continue to gather regularly on St. Peter's Square to pray for his health. The ninth rosary prayer took place on Tuesday evening, which is led by various high -ranking church representatives. Like Vaticannews.va , the next rosary will be committed to the Pope and the sick in society. The spiritual exercises of the Roman Curia, which are planned for March 9th to 14th, also take place "in spiritual community" with the sick Pope, but it will not take part in the events.

further prayers for the Pope

The Vatican press spokesman Matteo Bruni said that the Pope's nighttime rest was a positive sign, but the lungs of the Pontifex remains a big topic of concern. The doctors cannot make safe predictions about the course of his illness, which increases the concern for his health. The prayers collected and the support of the believers remain of central importance for the Catholic community, while all eyes are directed towards further development.