Pope Francis health update: The pope is resting after bronchial spasm requiring noninvasive ventilation

ROME — Pope Francis continues to remain in stable condition, the Vatican said Saturday.

The pope is currently receiving non-invasive mechanical ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy, as stated by the Vatican. He is reported to be without fever and does not have an elevated white blood cell count.

Pope Francis has not had any other episodes of bronchospasm since the isolated attack on Friday, the Vatican said.

He remains alert and oriented, receiving Eucharist then dedicating himself to prayer, the Vatican said.

According to the Vatican’s update on Saturday morning, the Pope spent a peaceful night and is currently resting. The previous day, the Vatican disclosed that he experienced a singular bronchospasm episode that led to vomiting due to inhalation.

The pope underwent broncho aspiration and was put on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said.

The pontiff has been hospitalized in Rome since Feb. 14.

Although the Pope’s prognosis is uncertain, the Vatican mentioned that it will require 24 to 48 hours to assess the repercussions of the coughing incident and determine whether it has had any adverse effects on his overall health.

The pontiff, who has led the Catholic Church since 2013, was diagnosed with pneumonia last week, according to the Vatican.

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