Pope Francis Shows Signs of Improvement Following Pneumonia Hospitalization
Update from the Vatican on the Pope's health indicates stable condition and gradual improvement, while caution remains regarding prognosis.
Pope Francis has exhibited a slight improvement in his health as he continues to receive treatment for bilateral pneumonia at the Gemelli Polyclinic, where he has been hospitalized for 23 days.
According to an update from the Holy See's Press Office, the clinical condition of the Pontiff has remained stable in recent days, showcasing a good response to therapy.
Doctors report a gradual and mild improvement, with the Pope remaining afebrile (without fever).
Blood gas exchanges have improved, and his blood tests are stable.
Despite these positive signs, sources from the Vatican emphasize that the prognosis remains reserved, indicating potential risks persist.
The update specifies that the improvement mentioned relates to the period when the Pope experienced respiratory crises rather than the initial phase of hospitalization.
The Pope continues to receive both high-flow oxygen therapy using nasal cannulas during the day and non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night to support his breathing.
On the morning of the update, the Pope received the Eucharist and spent time in prayer in the private chapel of his hospital suite.
In the afternoon, he balanced periods of rest with work activities.
This approach has allowed him to manage the ecclesiastical governance of the Church remotely despite his health challenges.
Previously, the Vatican announced that the clinical picture remains stable yet complex, leading to a continued reserved prognosis even after 22 days of hospitalization.
The Pope has also prepared several messages during this period, although the details regarding their origin can be complex to ascertain.
There is no precise way to determine the timing of his work from the hospital; the amount of time he dedicates to these tasks is currently not quantifiable.
As he continues to navigate his health situation, the Angelus prayer on Sunday, March 9, is expected to follow a similar format as previous weeks, with a written text disseminated but not verbally recited.
While the Pope has expressed his desire for spiritual exercises to be held in prayerful communion with the Curia at a distance, a recent audio message shared during a rosary event indicated that his voice appeared faint and his breathing labored.
As of now, it is deemed “very unlikely” that another medical bulletin will be released on Sunday evening, with the next official update anticipated on Monday.
According to an update from the Holy See's Press Office, the clinical condition of the Pontiff has remained stable in recent days, showcasing a good response to therapy.
Doctors report a gradual and mild improvement, with the Pope remaining afebrile (without fever).
Blood gas exchanges have improved, and his blood tests are stable.
Despite these positive signs, sources from the Vatican emphasize that the prognosis remains reserved, indicating potential risks persist.
The update specifies that the improvement mentioned relates to the period when the Pope experienced respiratory crises rather than the initial phase of hospitalization.
The Pope continues to receive both high-flow oxygen therapy using nasal cannulas during the day and non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night to support his breathing.
On the morning of the update, the Pope received the Eucharist and spent time in prayer in the private chapel of his hospital suite.
In the afternoon, he balanced periods of rest with work activities.
This approach has allowed him to manage the ecclesiastical governance of the Church remotely despite his health challenges.
Previously, the Vatican announced that the clinical picture remains stable yet complex, leading to a continued reserved prognosis even after 22 days of hospitalization.
The Pope has also prepared several messages during this period, although the details regarding their origin can be complex to ascertain.
There is no precise way to determine the timing of his work from the hospital; the amount of time he dedicates to these tasks is currently not quantifiable.
As he continues to navigate his health situation, the Angelus prayer on Sunday, March 9, is expected to follow a similar format as previous weeks, with a written text disseminated but not verbally recited.
While the Pope has expressed his desire for spiritual exercises to be held in prayerful communion with the Curia at a distance, a recent audio message shared during a rosary event indicated that his voice appeared faint and his breathing labored.
As of now, it is deemed “very unlikely” that another medical bulletin will be released on Sunday evening, with the next official update anticipated on Monday.
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