Pope Francis continues to be artificially given large doses of oxygen

Pope Francis continues to receive large doses of oxygen amid a worsening respiratory crisis. Il Messaggero newspaper reported on February 23.

"The crisis has substantially resolved, as evidenced by the fact that the Pope spent a quiet night," sources in the Vatican told the publication.

It is also stressed that despite stabilization, the pontiff still vitally needs the help and supervision of doctors. At present, he continues to stay in the hospital.

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On February 14, the press service of the Holy See reported the hospitalization of the Pope. On February 17, the pontiff was left in the hospital due to a respiratory tract infection. The next day it was reported that the Pope's examination revealed the onset of bilateral pneumonia.