Pope's state of the Pope stable-mechanical ventilation overnight

Pope Francis According to the Vatican, a mask for « mechanical ventilation » must sleep next night. This was announced by the spokesman for the Holy Chair on Tuesday evening. Unlike the previous day, the 88-year-old had no other seizures of shortness of breath, but the non-invasive ventilation with a mask over the nose and mouth was necessary. There was no question of artificial ventilation in the bulletin.

With a forecast for the further course, the medical team continues in the Gemelli Clinic. The bulletin said that Francis was still fever -free, attentive and oriented and cooperated with the treatment. During the day he had alternately prayed and rested in the clinic. The head of the Catholic Church has been treated in the hospital for two and a half weeks. He suffers from pneumonia on both sides.

Condition after setback « stable »

On Monday, Francis suffered a reorganization: the Vatican reported « two episodes of acute breathing shortage ». That's why he had to be ventilically ventilated. For this he is put on a mask that covers both his nose and his mouth. This therapy was temporarily discontinued on Tuesday. According to the Vatican, he received additional oxygen through a hose through his nose.

The youngest bulletin said that the use of non-invasive mechanical ventilation overnight was « planned » and would continue until Wednesday morning. The general condition of the Pope is referred to as « stable ». From Franziskus' environment it was also said that the support overnight was necessary to make a better calm. The Vatican usually reports every morning and every evening about the Pope's state of health.

Worry among believers great

The concern among believers worldwide is great in view of the news from the hospital in the west of the Italian capital. In the past few days, stabilization was initially mentioned, but on Monday the Vatican reported the re -set again. From Franziskus' environment it was said that his condition was « fragile », therefore further complications were not excluded.

Numerous people gather in front of the Gemelli Clinic and pray for the recovery of the Pope. A group of believers from Argentina found himself on the forecourt of the hospital and prayed together. They also brought an icon of the Madonna of Luján with – Francis claimed the statue of Marien from his homeland of Argentina.

Every evening prayer for Francis on PeterSplatz

A prayer for Francis also takes place every evening on St. Peter's Square. Led by high -ranking church representatives, the rosary is prayed.

According to the Vatican, the Pope continues to practice his office from the clinic: he appointed several new bishops and the new head of government for the Vatican State. He also sent greeting messages for events and appointments from the hospital. However, there was no question of work in the youngest bulletin. Rather, he rested and prayed.

The public has not seen Francis since it was sent. There are no pictures or videos of the Pope. Other popes such as Francis' predecessor Johannes Paul II in 2005 had also been photographed in the bedside in the Roman hospital. The pole had to be treated several times during his tenure.