, who has been , spent Friday night without additional complications and is resting, the Vatican said on Saturday in its latest update about Francis’ condition.
“The night passed peacefully, the pope is resting,” the said, without giving further details.
The next medical bulletin is expected at around 7 p.m. (1800 GMT).
Earlier on Friday, and received “non-invasive, mechanical ventilation.”
The pope also had “an episode of vomiting with aspiration and a sudden worsening of the respiratory condition.”
Pope remains in critical condition
Francis has been receiving treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since February 14.
He was admitted to the hospital with a a serious infection of both lungs that can inflame and scar them, making it difficult to breathe.
Health experts believe Francis’ age and health condition mean a sustained recovery will take time.
Francis, who has served as pope since 2013,
Despite his medical condition, he has continued to lead the Vatican from the hospital.
Prone to respiratory illness
Over the past few years, the head of the has faced repeated health issues, with several bouts of bronchitis.
Francis is prone to lung infections because he developed pleurisy as a young adult and had part of one lung removed.
The 88-year-old pontiff has also long suffered from sciatica, a chronic nerve inflammation that causes back, hip and leg pain.
Edited by: Louis Oelofse
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