Pope Francis' Health Update: Continued Hospitalization and Care
The Vatican reports gradual improvement in the Pope's condition while confirming extended hospital stay.
Pope Francis remains hospitalized as of February 27, 2025, with medical authorities stating that continued treatment is necessary due to the complexity of his clinical condition.
According to a late Thursday statement from the Vatican, a prognosis regarding the Pope's health will take additional days to determine.
The statement highlighted that the Pope's condition showed signs of improvement on Thursday.
His medical team has augmented his oxygen therapy with a ventilatory mask.
Throughout the morning, Pope Francis engaged in respiratory physiotherapy and spent the afternoon praying in the chapel of his hospital room at the Gemelli Hospital.
He has also been dedicating time to work despite his medical circumstances.
Matteo Bruni, Vatican spokesperson, conveyed to journalists that recent medical updates have not classified the Pope's condition as critical, resembling statements made on previous occasions.
However, he cautioned that the medical team is refraining from making predictions regarding the evolution of the Pope's health status.
Bruni emphasized the uncertainty surrounding the length of the Pope’s hospitalization and whether he would be able to appear to greet the faithful from the hospital window on Sunday.
Pope Francis has been under medical care since February 14. During a press briefing held on February 21, hospital officials communicated that the Pope would require treatment for at least another week.
Moreover, the Vatican announced on Thursday that the Pope's audience scheduled for Saturday has been canceled.
In light of the Pope's health situation, a rosary prayer service is set to take place in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday evening, led by Cardinal Baldassare Reina, General Vicar of the Diocese of Rome.
Additionally, a Mass will be offered for Pope Francis on Monday evening at St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest, organized by the members of the Hungarian Catholic Bishops' Conference, under the leadership of Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, to pray for the Pope, who is being treated for pneumonia.
The Hungarian Bishops' Conference has also invited the faithful to join in prayers scheduled for March 3 at St. Stephen's Basilica at 6 PM, as part of a collective prayer initiative begun in Rome and throughout the global church.
According to a late Thursday statement from the Vatican, a prognosis regarding the Pope's health will take additional days to determine.
The statement highlighted that the Pope's condition showed signs of improvement on Thursday.
His medical team has augmented his oxygen therapy with a ventilatory mask.
Throughout the morning, Pope Francis engaged in respiratory physiotherapy and spent the afternoon praying in the chapel of his hospital room at the Gemelli Hospital.
He has also been dedicating time to work despite his medical circumstances.
Matteo Bruni, Vatican spokesperson, conveyed to journalists that recent medical updates have not classified the Pope's condition as critical, resembling statements made on previous occasions.
However, he cautioned that the medical team is refraining from making predictions regarding the evolution of the Pope's health status.
Bruni emphasized the uncertainty surrounding the length of the Pope’s hospitalization and whether he would be able to appear to greet the faithful from the hospital window on Sunday.
Pope Francis has been under medical care since February 14. During a press briefing held on February 21, hospital officials communicated that the Pope would require treatment for at least another week.
Moreover, the Vatican announced on Thursday that the Pope's audience scheduled for Saturday has been canceled.
In light of the Pope's health situation, a rosary prayer service is set to take place in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday evening, led by Cardinal Baldassare Reina, General Vicar of the Diocese of Rome.
Additionally, a Mass will be offered for Pope Francis on Monday evening at St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest, organized by the members of the Hungarian Catholic Bishops' Conference, under the leadership of Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, to pray for the Pope, who is being treated for pneumonia.
The Hungarian Bishops' Conference has also invited the faithful to join in prayers scheduled for March 3 at St. Stephen's Basilica at 6 PM, as part of a collective prayer initiative begun in Rome and throughout the global church.
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