Pope in the hospital. Secretary of State of the Vatican Pietro Parolin about the future of Franciszek

Secretary of State of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, informally the second most important person in the Vatican, excluded the possibility of resignation of Pope Francis, who has been in the hospital for over a month. According to the latest information, Franciszek's condition is slightly improved and the doses of oxygen administered to him as part of the treatment of mutual pneumonia are reduced.

“Absolutely not,” answered the head of the Vatican diplomacy to the question of journalists about whether the Pope could give way.

– We must rely on medical newsletters, because they tell us exactly about the state of the pope – Parolin emphasized. – I saw him last week, then I didn't have the opportunity. I saw that it is in better condition than the first time, but this is only an external assessment – explained the secretary of state of the Holy See.

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During visits to the 88 -year -old pope in the polyclinic of Gemella, Cardinal Parolin was accompanied by his deputy – Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra.

A slight improvement in the Pope's health

Press office on Monday Vatican She stated that the clinical condition of Pope Francis, who has been in the hospital for over a month, is stable and is also recorded a slight improvement thanks to respiratory and motor physiotherapy.

In short moments, as explained, the Pope does not need oxygen. It can be explained by how it is indicated that in the first photo published on Sunday since the hospitalization, Francis has no nasal cannula for oxygen therapy.

In addition, the Press Office of the Holy See reported that the doses of oxygen were reduced for the first time. It is used during the day to change high -flow oxygen therapy with the lower dose, and for a few hours at night – mechanical ventilation.

Journalists, in response to the question about the reasons for the clear swelling of the Pope's hand, visible in the photograph, heard that this is the result of limited movement. It is better on Monday – assured.

The Pope has been in Roman polyclinic Gemelli since February 14, he was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. It is still unknown how long the Pope will have to stay in the hospital. Due to the stable condition, medical bulletins are announced every few days, and not as before – every day.