The episode on Friday evening led to vomiting and a “sudden worsening of [the Pope’s] respiratory condition” following an “isolated bronchospasm”.
On Saturday morning, the Vatican said that Pope Francis, 88, had a “peaceful night and is resting”, adding that between 24 and 48 hours are needed to assess his clinical condition.
It was later revealed that he was suffering from double pneumonia as well as kidney difficulties, and was said to be in a critical condition.
Catholics have been asked to pray for the pontiff who has now been unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer in person for several weeks.
Candles and photos for Pope Francis are seen at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome (Photo: AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)Double pneumonia is a serious infection that can inflame and scar both lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
He has suffered a string of ailments in the past few years, including a lung inflammation which prevented him from attending COP28 in Dubai last November, abdominal surgery in June and treatment for bronchitis in March.
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