On Sunday morning, the Holy See Press Office reported that Pope Francis experienced a peaceful ninth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is receiving treatment for double pneumonia.

The latest update noted that the Pope used nasal cannulas for high-flow oxygen administration. Additional clinical exams are underway, with a medical bulletin expected in the evening to provide further insights.

Saturday night's update from the Press Office highlighted the Pope's critical condition, stating that he is not yet out of danger. That morning, Pope Francis had an asthma-like respiratory crisis, requiring high-flow oxygen. Blood tests revealed thrombocytopenia associated with anemia, necessitating blood transfusions. Although alert and spending the day in an armchair, the Pope is more fatigued than the previous day, and his prognosis remains guarded.

At a press conference on late Friday afternoon at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Dr. Sergio Alfieri, head of the medical team, and Dr. Luigi Carbone, Vice-Director of the Vatican’s healthcare service, addressed journalists. They mentioned that the Pope would likely remain hospitalized for at least the next week, asserting that while he is not in immediate danger of death, he is not completely out of danger either.

Dr. Alfieri clarified that the Pope is not on a ventilator but continues to struggle with breathing, limiting his physical movements. Nevertheless, the Pope remains active, sitting upright, working, and maintaining his sense of humor. When greeted with “Hello, Holy Father,” he humorously responded, “Hello, Holy Son.”

The doctors expressed concerns about the risk of sepsis, should germs from the Pope’s respiratory tract enter his bloodstream. However, Dr. Alfieri is optimistic that Pope Francis will eventually return to Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican, albeit with chronic respiratory issues persisting.