Pope Francis suffers a respiratory attack, his condition worries even more

Despite his hospitalization, the pope, aged 88, initially did not have a fever and had “spent a quiet night”, according to a spokesperson.

He seems to also be «in good spirits» and even continued his work, according to at least one source close to the Vatican.

According to Italian media, the Pope continued to call members of a Catholic parish in Gaza last Friday and Saturday.

This hospitalization occurs at the beginning of the jubilee year of the Catholic Church, which features numerous events presided over by the pope.

After his morning audiences, he was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome for additional treatment for persistent bronchitis.

The Vatican did not specify when Pope Francis would leave the hospital, but confirmed the cancellation of his weekly general audience.

This is the fourth hospitalization of the pontiff in less than four years.

He has faced numerous health issues in recent years, such as hip problems, knee pain, respiratory infections, a severe hematoma, and surgery to prevent an intestinal obstruction.

Despite his fragile health and traveling in a wheelchair, Pope Francis maintains a busy schedule and has declared that he intends to maintain this pace of work. However, behind the scenes at the Vatican, there was great concern for the 88-year-old pope…

Then things get worse. We first learn that François has suffered a respiratory attack, then that he is breathing with the help of a machine, even though he remains alert. More and more faithful are praying for the pope’s health as we await the latest news regarding his condition.