Vatican Reports Pope Francis' Stable Condition

Pope Francis’ health condition is improving, according to an official update from the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff spent a peaceful night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he has been receiving treatment for pneumonia since February 14.

Vatican Reports Pope Francis’ Stable Condition

In a morning briefing on Sunday, the Vatican stated, “The night was calm, and the Pope is resting.” This reassurance follows several days of medical care, during which the head of the Catholic Church has shown no recent respiratory distress, marking a notable stabilization in his condition.

Medical updates from Saturday indicate that Pope Francis has been responding well to treatment, with a gradual yet consistent improvement in his health. Despite not experiencing a fever, doctors are continuing to monitor his progress closely before making a definitive prognosis in the coming days.

Pope Francis’ Recent Health Challenges

Over recent years, Pope Francis has faced multiple health concerns, including colon surgery in 2021 and a hernia operation in 2023. However, his current hospitalization is considered the most prolonged and serious since the beginning of his papacy.

Previously, during his hospital stays, Pope Francis has appeared on the Gemelli Hospital’s balcony for his weekly Angelus prayer. However, he has missed the last three sessions and is expected to skip another this Sunday. The Vatican has announced that his Angelus message will be published at noon, following the format of previous weeks.

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