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This afternoon ... the Holy Father experienced an isolated bronchospasm crisis,
said the latest detailed update about the pontiff’s condition
The Holy Father promptly underwent bronchoaspiration and began non-invasive mechanical ventilation, with a good response on gas exchange. The Holy Father remained alert and oriented at all times,
the Vatican added
He is like part of the family,
said Araceli Gutiérrez, who treasures the time she saw the pope during his trip to the country of nearly 100 million Catholics in 2016.
That’s like having a relative within the higher-ups, with God,
she saidThe trajectory we're seeing with the Pope is not uncommon: where he has a good day, then develops a secondary infection and a setback,
says Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, associate professor of medicine and a pulmonary and critical care doctor at Johns Hopkins to Time
This afternoon, after a morning spent alternating respiratory physiotherapy with prayer in the chapel, the Holy Father presented an isolated attack of bronchospasm which, however, led to an episode of vomiting with inhalation and a sudden worsening of his respiratory condition."
Vatican insiders detailed the alarming episode, stating
The clinical picture remains complex, the criticality has subsided for the moment, but I would respect the caution of the doctors as the prognosis remains guarded,
the sources said
If the pope survives, many imagine that he will want to finish the Jubilee year, but that afterwards, when he is 89, he will face the question of whether or not to resign,
Italian Vatican expert Marco Politi told AFP
Given the complexity of the clinical picture, further days of clinical stability are necessary to resolve the prognosis,
the Vatican said on ThursdayMaybe we can say he has passed the most critical phase,
said the official
Today we go back to Mexico and we wanted before we leave to come and see where he is. It doesn't matter if we only see the window, but we also wanted to say some prayers,
a teary Lili Iparrea Fernandez, 74, told AFP
In the morning, the Holy Father dedicated his time to respiratory physiotherapy, alternating it with rest,
said the VaticanWe would like to go in to kiss his feet,
said another pilgrim, Flor Mercado Garcia, 66The clinical conditions of the Holy Father are confirmed to be improving today'
In a statement this evening the Vatican said
Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he has been receiving in recent hours
A recent statement from the Vatican, seen by Vatican News, saidIt is hard to imagine Francis resuming his activities at the same pace after such an alarm,
said a Vatican source on condition of anonymity
There would inevitably be a transition period,
the source addedHowever, we firmly believe that the pope will recover because he is a very strong man,
she said Thursday outside Gemelli
For me this is not a simple song, this is a big prayer for the pope so that he will better,
Capuano said
We are gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray confidently that God will allow Pope Francis to resume his apostolic service as soon as possible, in the fullness of his physical strength and with that pastoral dynamism that characterizes him,
said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re