THE Pope requires “high flow oxygen” therapy throughout the day and ventilation over night, according to the latest Vatican update.

Francis’s team revealed there have been “no new crises”, however, and that the Pontiff spent the day out of bed in his chair.

The update also revealed the Pope had restarted some of his work, despite his recent “acute respiratory failures” and continuing battle with double-lung pneumonia.

The statement read: “The Holy Father also remained stationary today without presenting episodes of respiratory failure.

“As planned, during the day, he underwent high-flow oxygen therapy and during the night non-invasive mechanical ventilation will be resumed.

“The Holy Father increased respiratory physiotherapy and active motor therapy.”

Francis spent his day in his private suite on the tenth floor of Gemelli Hospital, and took part in the blessing of the Sacred Ashes.

He also received bread and wine in the Eucharist ceremony, according to the update, before getting down to some work.

He reportedly called Father Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family of Gaza, who he has spoken to frequently since October 7, 2023.

Francis was rushed into hospital on February 14, where he has remained ever since.

He was later diagnosed with double-lung pneumonia, and his condition has been up and down.

But, on Monday, the pontiff suffered a major set back when he was hit by two “acute respiratory failures” which bound him to a ventilator.

By yesterday, he was well enough to be taken off constant ventilation, but still requires it overnight.

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