Vatican Confirms Pope Francis Rested Well Despite Serious Lung Infection

Rome – Pope Francis Resting After Blood Transfusion, Vatican Confirms .Pope Francis, who has been battling complications related to a lung infection, slept peacefully after receiving a blood transfusion, according to a Vatican statement on Sunday. The 88-year-old Pope's condition remains serious, but doctors are closely monitoring his health.

Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni issued a brief statement, confirming that Pope Francis rested well overnight but did not specify whether he had breakfast. This update came after doctors had previously expressed concerns about his critical health condition.

Pope Francis had part of his lung removed during his youth, which makes him more vulnerable to respiratory infections. He was hospitalized on February 14 at Gemelli Hospital in Rome due to bronchitis and pneumonia. His condition worsened on Saturday morning, as he struggled with breathing difficulties due to a complicated lung infection and long-term asthma. Doctors provided oxygen therapy to ease his breathing.

A subsequent medical update from the Vatican revealed that he received a blood transfusion after tests showed a low platelet count. As the Pope continues treatment, the Vatican remains hopeful but cautious about his recovery.