The Vatican has announced some positive news regarding Pope Francis's health, revealing that while the pontiff's condition has shown slight improvement, he continues to be in a critical state. Following a challenging health crisis involving both respiratory and kidney complications, the 88-year-old Pope was admitted to the hospital over a week ago.
Improved Signs of Health for Pope Francis Amidst Ongoing Concerns
Improved Signs of Health for Pope Francis Amidst Ongoing Concerns
Vatican City reports Pope Francis has shown slight health improvements, though remains critically ill as he battles respiratory and kidney issues.
On Sunday, the Vatican initially flagged the Pope's situation as critical, citing significant respiratory concerns. However, the latest reports indicate that his kidney problems are not alarming at this time. With doctors administering oxygen therapy, the Vatican noted there were no recent episodes related to his asthma, and further lab tests have shown improvement.
In a move to connect with his followers, Pope Francis managed to resume some work on Monday and reached out to the Priest of the Parish of Gaza, expressing his support and closeness. Additionally, the pontiff has been unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer for the past two weeks, prompting him to call on Catholics worldwide to join him in prayer.
To further bolster communal strength and spiritual solidarity, cardinals and members of the Vatican clergy are gathering nightly outside St. Peter's Basilica to lead prayers for the Pope, commencing with the Rosary. This evening's prayer assembly will be led by Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State.
Given his medical history, Pope Francis is particularly vulnerable to pneumonia due to a youthful bout of pleurisy that resulted in partial lung removal. During his 12-year papacy, he has faced several hospitalizations, including a recent bout of bronchitis earlier in March 2023. Hailing from Argentina, Pope Francis is the first Jesuit and first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, symbolizing a historic shift within its leadership.
In a move to connect with his followers, Pope Francis managed to resume some work on Monday and reached out to the Priest of the Parish of Gaza, expressing his support and closeness. Additionally, the pontiff has been unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer for the past two weeks, prompting him to call on Catholics worldwide to join him in prayer.
To further bolster communal strength and spiritual solidarity, cardinals and members of the Vatican clergy are gathering nightly outside St. Peter's Basilica to lead prayers for the Pope, commencing with the Rosary. This evening's prayer assembly will be led by Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State.
Given his medical history, Pope Francis is particularly vulnerable to pneumonia due to a youthful bout of pleurisy that resulted in partial lung removal. During his 12-year papacy, he has faced several hospitalizations, including a recent bout of bronchitis earlier in March 2023. Hailing from Argentina, Pope Francis is the first Jesuit and first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, symbolizing a historic shift within its leadership.
