Pope Francis, 88, faced a health scare on Friday when his breathing suddenly worsened, leading to an emergency response from doctors at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican confirmed the Pope experienced vomiting and a respiratory crisis but assured the public that his condition is now stable.

Doctors provided oxygen therapy, and by Saturday evening, they reported that Pope Francis responded well and was alert. His medical team noted that he spent the day alternating between wearing an oxygen mask and receiving high-flow oxygen, but he remained able to eat, pray, and receive the Eucharist.

Earlier reports suggested the Pope had a peaceful night and even enjoyed a morning coffee. However, experts cautioned that 24 to 48 hours were needed to assess if there was any lasting damage to his lungs, following the bronchospasm episode that led to his breathing difficulties.

This latest hospitalization follows a pattern of fluctuating health updates. The Pope had previously been treated for bronchitis and pneumonia in February, with concerns about his lung health due to a past partial lung removal from pleurisy.

Pope Francis’ prolonged absence from the public has raised concerns among Catholics, especially given his ongoing health battles. As the Vatican updates continue, anxiety grows, with Italian newspapers reporting, “Anxiety for the Pope returns.”

The Vatican’s latest update on Pope Francis’ health has provided some relief to concerned Catholics around the world. The 88-year-old Pope faced a health scare on Friday when his breathing suddenly worsened, leading to an emergency response from doctors at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican confirmed that the Pope experienced vomiting and a respiratory crisis, but reassured the public that his condition is now stable.

Doctors at the hospital provided oxygen therapy, and by Saturday evening, they reported that Pope Francis responded well and was alert. Despite spending the day alternating between wearing an oxygen mask and receiving high-flow oxygen, the Pope was still able to eat, pray, and receive the Eucharist. Earlier reports suggested that he had a peaceful night and even enjoyed a morning coffee.

However, experts have cautioned that 24 to 48 hours are needed to assess if there was any lasting damage to his lungs following the bronchospasm episode that led to his breathing difficulties. This latest hospitalization follows a pattern of fluctuating health updates for the Pope, who had previously been treated for bronchitis and pneumonia in February. Concerns about his lung health have been heightened due to a past partial lung removal from pleurisy.

The Pope’s prolonged absence from the public eye has raised concerns among Catholics, with anxiety growing as the Vatican updates continue. Italian newspapers have reported on the situation, stating, “Anxiety for the Pope returns.” Despite these concerns, the news of Pope Francis’ stable condition brings hope to his followers, who continue to pray for his full recovery. The Vatican has not provided any further details on his prognosis, but for now, the Pope’s health remains the top priority for his medical team and the Catholic community.