Pope Francis ‘rested during peaceful night’ after respiratory crisis

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni’s one-line statement did not mention if Francis was up or eating breakfast.

The brief update came after doctors said the 88-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, was in a critical condition.

On Saturday he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

The pope received “high flows” of oxygen to help him breathe.

He also received blood transfusions after tests showed low counts of platelets, which are needed for clotting, the Vatican said in a late update.

The statement on Saturday also said that the pontiff “continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday”.

Doctors said the prognosis was “reserved”.

Doctors have said Francis’ condition is touch and go, given his age, fragility and…

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