Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni released a brief statement on Sunday, which did not specify whether Pope Francis had risen or was having breakfast. On Saturday, the Pope experienced a severe asthmatic episode while undergoing treatment for pneumonia and a complex lung infection. To aid his breathing, he was given significant amounts of oxygen and underwent blood transfusions after tests revealed a low platelet count, necessary for proper clotting.
Despite his ailments, the Vatican reported that the Pope remained alert and spent the day seated in an armchair, although he experienced more discomfort than the previous day. The medical team has described his prognosis as “reserved.” Given his age, delicate health, and existing lung condition, doctors indicated that the Pope’s situation is precarious, particularly concerning the risk of sepsis, a serious complication that may arise if the infection spreads to his bloodstream.