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*Pope Francis Resting Peacefully After Breathing Crisis, Vatican Reports* Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for two weeks with pneumonia in both of his lungs, has had a peaceful night after suffering a breathing crisis, the Vatican reported on Saturday. The 88-year-old pontiff experienced a health scare on Friday, which included “vomiting with inhalation and a sudden worsening of his respiratory condition,” according to the Holy See. The Vatican issued a statement saying that the pope spent a calm night and is resting. A source added that there had been no further crises similar to Friday’s, and that Pope Francis woke up, had breakfast, and read the papers as usual. The pontiff had required aspiration to help clear vomit from his airways on Friday, and also needed noninvasive mechanical ventilation. Fortunately, he was not intubated, which would have required sedation. Doctors previously stated that they would need 24 to 48 hours to assess whether the breathing issues had worsened his condition. Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital on February 14 after suffering severe respiratory problems, which quickly developed into double pneumonia, a serious infection in both lungs. This infection can cause inflammation and scarring, making it difficult to breathe. He also experienced a prolonged "asthma-like respiratory crisis" on February 22 but had not faced any further crises until Friday. The pope has not been seen in public since his hospitalization, marking his longest absence from view since becoming pope in 2013. On Saturday, a Vatican official confirmed that the pope is not expected to lead the usual Sunday prayers with pilgrims for the third consecutive week. Instead, the text of the Angelus prayer will likely be published. There has been speculation about the possibility of Pope Francis resigning due to his health. Italian Vatican expert Marco Politi suggested that if the pope survives, he may wish to finish the Jubilee year but face the decision of whether to resign once he turns 89. Pope Francis has previously expressed openness to following the example of his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who resigned in 2013 due to age and health issues. However, before his hospitalization, Francis had repeatedly stated that he did not feel the time for resignation had come — and may never come. Meanwhile, Catholics around the world continue to pray for the pope’s recovery. On Saturday, people gathered at Gemelli Hospital, braving the rain to light candles and pray at the statue of Pope John Paul II. Handwritten messages for “Papa Francesco” and balloons bearing his image were also displayed as signs of support. #desitdown #news #globalnews #Pope #Francis #spends #peaceful #night #after #health #setback