Pope Francis continues to rest Sunday as he recovers from a respiratory illness, with Vatican officials reporting his condition remains stable following Friday’s bronchospasm episode.
“The night was tranquil, the pope is still resting,” the Holy See Press Office confirmed in a Sunday morning update.
The 88-year-old pontiff receives respiratory treatments at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, alternating between ventilation and oxygen therapy. According to the Vatican press office, the Holy Father shows no signs of infection and remains fever-free, with stable vital signs.
In a pastoral gesture that reflects concern for the pontiff’s health, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, will lead the recitation of the holy rosary this evening at 9 p.m. in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s recovery.
Meanwhile, health care workers from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where the pope is receiving treatment, made their own pilgrimage to St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, braving rain to pray for the pontiff and renew their commitment to care.
Due to his condition, today’s Angelus will be distributed in written form rather than delivered in person.
