Pope Francis is in stable condition after a respiratory crisis which forced a slowdown in his recovery from double pneumonia. The Vatican said Saturday that the 88-year old pontiff had a good night with no further breathing difficulties and in the morning got to enjoy his coffee, a degree of continued vigor.
The misfortune happened on Friday when a sudden bronchial spasm caused aspiration that necessitated immediate response. Doctors put him on noninvasive mechanical ventilation to regularly his breathing. Although the emergency was serious, the Pope was still aware and cooperation throughout the episode, responded well to the medical procedures.
While Pope Francis continues to make progress, medical experts indicate that his condition remains grave. Dr. John Coleman, a pulmonologist, underscored that those events show up the Pope’s fragility. “His age and medical history is that any respiratory trouble is serious,” he said. 
Meanwhile, the world Catholic community keeps asking prayers for the pope’s recovery. Pilgrims in a pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome backing up, with many special mass and prayer vigil. “We are sending him our prayers and close him to our hearts,” said Veronica Abraham an Argentine pilgrim at St. Francis’ Basilica in Assisi.
As the Vatican readies for the upcoming Holy Year celebrations, the pope’s health is of utmost concern. Those in charge have yet to explore possible leadership scenarios in a scenario in which his sickness might involve leader contingency, however for currently, the Pope continues his healing with trust and concentrate.
