Pope Francis: Stable, but still not out of danger!

Pope Francis: Stable, but still not out of danger!

In Vatican City, Pope Francis' health is currently stable, as the Vatican reported on Tuesday evening. Despite the stability of his condition, the 88-year-old is not out of danger. He suffers from a complex respiratory infection and has repeatedly experienced shortness of breath in the last few days, requiring artificial ventilation via an oxygen mask. The pope is fever-free, awake and in good spirits, spending his time in prayer and rest after a quiet night on Monday. The day before, he had two respiratory crises in which mucus had to be suctioned out of his bronchi, which further illustrates the worrying situation kathpress.at.

Because of his health problems, Francis will not take part in the upcoming Lenten days of reflection, which are scheduled to take place from March 9 to 14. These retreats, entitled “The Hope of Eternal Life,” are carried out in “spiritual communion” with him, but the Italian Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini is in charge. Instead of the pope, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis will lead Ash Wednesday celebrations in Rome on March 5, according to a statement from the Vatican. There was also a prayer event in St. Peter's Square on Monday evening, where many believers, including numerous women religious and clergy, prayed for the Pope's recovery katholisch.de.