Pope Francis Shows Slight Improvement Amid Ongoing Hospitalization for Pneumonia
Pope Francis remains hospitalized but has shown slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, with ongoing support from the Vatican and global community.
Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 with breathing difficulties and his condition subsequently worsened.
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Respiratory infections are particularly dangerous for older people, whose immune systems are not as robust and able to fight off viruses and bacteria.
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Despite his illness, Francis continued some of his work and even participated in Sunday Mass from his hospital room, according to the Vatican.
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Pope Francis's health has slightly improved but he remains in a critical condition, the Vatican has said in a medical update.
Pope Francis's condition has slightly improved, Vatican says
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Pope Francis, 88, spent his 10th day at Rome's Gemelli Hospital Monday for a complex lung infection that has led to the early stages of kidney insufficiency, according to the Vatican.
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The Pope remains in critical condition and continues to be on oxygen as doctors monitor him for sepsis, which can occur as a complication of pneumonia.
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The pope has maintained a punishing work schedule, despite increasing health issues, and especially because it is the Catholic jubilee year.
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This hospitalization now stands as Francis’ longest as pope.
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The Vatican had said late Sunday his condition remains critical and he is suffering from mild kidney impairment, although he was able to attend Mass at Gemelli hospital Sunday morning with medical staff.
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Fears have been growing about the pontiff's condition after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14, and then had breathing difficulties and was later diagnosed with “double pneumonia,” or pneumonia in both lungs and over the weekend suffered asthma-like symptoms.
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The health crisis facing the pontiff, who was elected pope in 2013, has led to his absence from some regular Vatican appearances and drawn groups of Catholic worshippers to St. Peter's Square to pray for his recovery.
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This hospital stay is tied for the longest hospitalization of his papacy.
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His condition has revived speculation about what might happen if he becomes unconscious or otherwise incapacitated, and whether he might resign.
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Doctors have said Francis’ condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease.
Pope is resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney failure detected
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Francis’ recent reforms suggest he knew he was getting older and more fragile.
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Summary
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since February 14 for double pneumonia, shows slight improvement according to the Vatican. Although still in critical condition, he has resumed some work, receiving Eucharist and making phone calls. The 88-year-old pontiff continues to need oxygen therapy, albeit at a reduced flow, and medical tests indicate mild kidney issues are under control. His hospitalization marks the longest of his papacy and reflects a broader concern for the health of older adults, particularly those recovering from respiratory infections. Cardinal Parolin leads nightly prayers, emphasizing global support for the Pope's recovery.
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