Pope Francis skilled a bronchospasm that led to an episode of vomiting and inhalation, the Vatican stated. Following the episode, the pope started non-invasive air flow and was responding effectively, in line with the Vatican.
The Vatican says that all through the day the pope remained alert and oriented all the time.
Earlier than the episode, Pope Francis spent his morning alternating between praying and respiratory physiotherapy. He additionally obtained the Eucharist.
Earlier at present, Vice President JD Vance spoke concerning the pope on the annual Nationwide Prayer Breakfast, and stated a prayer for the 88-year-old pontiff. The vice chairman acknowledged their political variations, however stated that he has been praying for the pope each day.
Vice President Vance invited the attendees to affix him in praying for Pope Francis’ well being. The vice chairman stated he hopes the pope will make it via his well being struggles, and shared one thing the pontiff did when COVID hit that touched him.
“I feel all of us can do not forget that second of the Holy Father standing in an empty Saint Peter’s Sq., holding the Eucharist above his head and giving a sermon that I return to constantly as a result of it was extremely significant to me on the time. It stays significant at present,” Vance stated earlier than occurring to learn a part of the homily the pope gave in March 2020.
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