Pope Francis’ situation is reportedly “improving” as he receives high-flow oxygen remedy and remedy with a ventimask, in accordance with an announcement from the Vatican.
“Given the complexity of his condition, further days of clinical stability are necessary to resolve the prognosis,” the Vatican’s assertion learn.
Balloons are hooked up on the statue of John Paul II the place individuals come to hope exterior the Gemelli hospital the place Pope Francis is hospitalized for pneumonia, in Rome on Feb. 23, 2025. (ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP through Getty Photographs)
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The 88-year-old pontiff was hospitalized on Feb. 14 for respiratory points and was later identified with bilateral pneumonia.
“The Holy Father dedicated the morning to respiratory physiotherapy alternating it with rest, while in the afternoon after another physiotherapy session, he gathered in prayer in the Chapel of the private apartment located on the 10th floor, receiving the Eucharist; then he dedicated himself to work activities,” the Vatican added.
A girl locations a rosary on the statue of the late Pope John Paul II exterior Gemelli Hospital, the place Pope Francis is admitted for therapy, in Rome, Italy, Feb. 22, 2025. (REUTERS/Vincenzo Livieri)
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On Wednesday, the Vatican stated that Pope Francis’ medical doctors detected the kidney insufficiency that had been detected in current days had receded, blood exams confirmed a slight enchancment, and a chest CT scan confirmed that his advanced lung an infection was taking the “normal evolution” as it’s being handled.
When writing concerning the pope’s situation on Tuesday, Fox Information Channel’s senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel defined that bilateral pneumonia “is more problematic and more difficult to recover from,” particularly for “an elderly patient with scarring from previous surgeries and bouts of pneumonia.”
Pope Francis waves from his popemobile after the weekly Angelus prayers, on the Saint Peter’s Sq. within the Vatican on Oct. 20, 2024. (Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty)
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The pope has grappled with well being points for years and even wanted to have a part of his lung eliminated in 1957.
Dr. Siegel additionally touched on the pope receiving high-flow oxygen remedy, explaining that the therapy is used for respiration points, “but is not as aggressive as CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) or mechanical ventilation.” He famous that it’s a “good sign” that the pope shouldn’t be on a ventilator.
“Don’t underestimate the impact of great medical care combined with the power of prayer,” Dr. Siegel provides.
Fox Information’ Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.
