Pope’s Health Improving, Vatican Reports
The Vatican has released a statement regarding the health status of the 88-year-old Pope, who has been hospitalized at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome for a month due to severe bronchitis. The Pope was diagnosed with double-sided pneumonia in February.
The statement mentioned that the Pope’s health is stable, and the improvements seen in the last week have been confirmed. He is still undergoing high-current oxygen treatment, with the need for non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night gradually decreasing. The Pope continues to require medical treatment, physical therapy, and respiratory physiotherapy.
Pope Franciscus has been receiving treatment in the hospital since February 14, when he was admitted due to difficulty breathing caused by bronchitis. He was later diagnosed with polymicrobial infection in the respiratory tract and developed double-sided pneumonia, leading to a critical clinical condition.
Despite facing acute respiratory failure twice in early March and requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Pope’s condition has stabilized since March 4, showing signs of improvement. His latest chest x-ray on March 12 confirmed the recorded improvements in his health.
The Vatican continues to monitor the Pope’s health closely and provide necessary medical care to ensure his recovery. The Catholic spiritual leader’s well-being remains a top priority for the medical team and officials.
