Pope Francis No Longer at Immediate Risk, Health Status Remains Complex
The Vatican reports gradual improvement in the Pope's health following a severe pulmonary infection.
Pope Francis has been deemed by healthcare providers to be out of immediate life-threatening danger, although his clinical condition remains complex.
This assessment was communicated by the Holy See based on evaluations from Gemelli Hospital late Monday evening.
According to the statement, the Pope's condition is stable, with recent improvements observed.
These advancements have been supported by positive responses from blood tests and medication therapies.
The Vatican emphasized that the life-threatening infection caused by bilateral pneumonia has subsided; however, precautions remain necessary, given the complexity of the clinical picture.
Continued medication will be administered in a hospital setting over the coming days due to the Pope's age.
Currently, Pope Francis is receiving high-flow oxygen support during the day and has non-invasive mechanical ventilation assistance at night for his breathing.
This marks the twenty-fifth day that the Pope has spent at Gemelli Hospital.
The Vatican noted that a specific discharge date from the hospital has not been established, and medical professionals believe it is too early to discuss the Pope's release.
The Lenten retreat for cardinals began at the Vatican on Monday and will take place in the Paul VI Audience Hall until March 14. Previously, a Holy See spokesperson announced that Pope Francis was in direct communication with the participants of the retreat on Monday, though he was not seen by attendees.
Additionally, a rosary prayer dedicated to the Pope's recovery has been relocated from St. Peter's Square to the audience hall, where it will be broadcast on screens in the square and streamed on the Vatican's websites daily at 6 PM.
After more than three weeks of hospitalization, Pope Francis's health has started to show signs of improvement.
This assessment was communicated by the Holy See based on evaluations from Gemelli Hospital late Monday evening.
According to the statement, the Pope's condition is stable, with recent improvements observed.
These advancements have been supported by positive responses from blood tests and medication therapies.
The Vatican emphasized that the life-threatening infection caused by bilateral pneumonia has subsided; however, precautions remain necessary, given the complexity of the clinical picture.
Continued medication will be administered in a hospital setting over the coming days due to the Pope's age.
Currently, Pope Francis is receiving high-flow oxygen support during the day and has non-invasive mechanical ventilation assistance at night for his breathing.
This marks the twenty-fifth day that the Pope has spent at Gemelli Hospital.
The Vatican noted that a specific discharge date from the hospital has not been established, and medical professionals believe it is too early to discuss the Pope's release.
The Lenten retreat for cardinals began at the Vatican on Monday and will take place in the Paul VI Audience Hall until March 14. Previously, a Holy See spokesperson announced that Pope Francis was in direct communication with the participants of the retreat on Monday, though he was not seen by attendees.
Additionally, a rosary prayer dedicated to the Pope's recovery has been relocated from St. Peter's Square to the audience hall, where it will be broadcast on screens in the square and streamed on the Vatican's websites daily at 6 PM.
After more than three weeks of hospitalization, Pope Francis's health has started to show signs of improvement.
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