The Vatican announced that Pope Francis has shown slight improvement in his health, though he still remains in critical condition battling respiratory issues and kidney concerns.
Pope Francis' Health Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Critical Condition
Pope Francis' Health Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Critical Condition
Vatican releases positive medical update on the Pope, who continues to battle health challenges.
In a recent medical update, the Vatican reported a slight improvement in Pope Francis's health, although he continues to remain in critical condition. Just days earlier, his situation was deemed serious due to respiratory and kidney problems, with doctors expressing concern over his overall well-being. However, in a more hopeful evening bulletin, the Vatican indicated that a "slight" kidney problem was no longer a primary concern.
The Pope, who is 88 years old, experienced improved laboratory test results, and he has not faced asthmatic respiratory attacks throughout the day. He has resumed light work and is able to communicate, having made calls to the Priest of the Parish of Gaza, showcasing his dedication despite his health challenges.
While he is under oxygen therapy, medical professionals have opted not to share a prognosis at this point. Notably, the Pope has been eating regularly, showing that he is not bedridden and does not have a fever. The most significant concern involves the risk of pneumonia, particularly due to his past pleurisy condition and partial lung removal.
Following a respiratory crisis that occurred on Saturday, Vatican officials reported no new complications on Sunday, allowing for a more positive outlook. Pope Francis had requested prayers from the faithful, as he remained unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer for the second consecutive week.
Beyond medical matters, members of the Vatican curia have gathered nightly at St. Peter’s Basilica to recite the Rosary for the Pope’s recovery. Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, is set to lead Monday evening's prayer. As the first Latin American and Jesuit leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has faced multiple hospitalizations during his 12-year papacy, including a bronchitis treatment in March 2023.
The Pope, who is 88 years old, experienced improved laboratory test results, and he has not faced asthmatic respiratory attacks throughout the day. He has resumed light work and is able to communicate, having made calls to the Priest of the Parish of Gaza, showcasing his dedication despite his health challenges.
While he is under oxygen therapy, medical professionals have opted not to share a prognosis at this point. Notably, the Pope has been eating regularly, showing that he is not bedridden and does not have a fever. The most significant concern involves the risk of pneumonia, particularly due to his past pleurisy condition and partial lung removal.
Following a respiratory crisis that occurred on Saturday, Vatican officials reported no new complications on Sunday, allowing for a more positive outlook. Pope Francis had requested prayers from the faithful, as he remained unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer for the second consecutive week.
Beyond medical matters, members of the Vatican curia have gathered nightly at St. Peter’s Basilica to recite the Rosary for the Pope’s recovery. Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, is set to lead Monday evening's prayer. As the first Latin American and Jesuit leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has faced multiple hospitalizations during his 12-year papacy, including a bronchitis treatment in March 2023.
