The Holy See Press Office reported on Tuesday evening that Pope Francis’s condition remains critical but stable amid his battle with bilateral pneumonia and mild kidney insufficiency. Despite the complexity of his clinical picture, doctors remain cautiously optimistic.
🩺 Health Update:
✅ No new asthma-like respiratory episodes
✅ Hemodynamic parameters remain stable
✅ Oxygen therapy continues at a reduced flow
✅ CT scan conducted to monitor pneumonia
✅ Kidney function shows no new concerns
🕊️ Pope Francis Resumes Work:
- Received the Eucharist in the morning
- Resumed work activities in the afternoon
- Called the Holy Family parish in Gaza to express solidarity and gratitude
🙏 “The Pope is deeply grateful for the prayers and support from people worldwide,” the Vatican News shared.
📅 Pope Francis, 87, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 with breathing difficulties. This marks the longest hospital stay of his nearly 12-year papacy.
🦠 According to reports, the double pneumonia was caused by two or more microorganisms, making treatment complex but carefully managed.
💬 The Vatican maintains a guarded prognosis, emphasizing cautious optimism as his condition shows slight improvement.