Pope Francis Requires Continued Hospital Treatment Amid Health Concerns
The Vatican announces ongoing medical care for the pontiff, with no predictions on his recovery timeline.
The Vatican disclosed on Thursday evening that Pope Francis requires further hospitalization due to the complexity of his clinical condition.
According to the medical team at the Gemelli Hospital, additional days of treatment are necessary before a prognosis regarding the Pope's health can be made.
While the pontiff’s clinical status showed improvement on Thursday, the statement emphasized that he is receiving oxygen therapy with the assistance of a ventilation mask.
On Thursday morning, Pope Francis engaged in respiratory physiotherapy and spent the afternoon praying in the chapel of his hospital room.
He also devoted time to work-related matters.
Matteo Bruni, the Vatican spokesperson, informed reporters that the latest medical update, similar to one issued on Wednesday, no longer describes the Pope’s condition as critical.
However, he cautioned that the medical team refrains from making predictions about the future development of the Pope's health.
Bruni highlighted a lack of information concerning the duration of the Pope's hospital stay and indicated uncertainty about whether he would be able to greet the faithful from the hospital window on Sunday at noon.
Pope Francis has been hospitalized since February 14. During a press conference on February 21, doctors indicated that the pontiff would require at least another week of treatment.
The Vatican announced the cancellation of Saturday's audience due to his ongoing care.
In the evening, a rosary prayer led by Cardinal Baldassare Reina, the general vicar of the Diocese of Rome, is set to take place at St. Peter's Square.
According to the medical team at the Gemelli Hospital, additional days of treatment are necessary before a prognosis regarding the Pope's health can be made.
While the pontiff’s clinical status showed improvement on Thursday, the statement emphasized that he is receiving oxygen therapy with the assistance of a ventilation mask.
On Thursday morning, Pope Francis engaged in respiratory physiotherapy and spent the afternoon praying in the chapel of his hospital room.
He also devoted time to work-related matters.
Matteo Bruni, the Vatican spokesperson, informed reporters that the latest medical update, similar to one issued on Wednesday, no longer describes the Pope’s condition as critical.
However, he cautioned that the medical team refrains from making predictions about the future development of the Pope's health.
Bruni highlighted a lack of information concerning the duration of the Pope's hospital stay and indicated uncertainty about whether he would be able to greet the faithful from the hospital window on Sunday at noon.
Pope Francis has been hospitalized since February 14. During a press conference on February 21, doctors indicated that the pontiff would require at least another week of treatment.
The Vatican announced the cancellation of Saturday's audience due to his ongoing care.
In the evening, a rosary prayer led by Cardinal Baldassare Reina, the general vicar of the Diocese of Rome, is set to take place at St. Peter's Square.
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