On the 26th day of hospitalization, Francis is in a stable state and still listed slight improvement – the Vatican said. However, it was emphasized that the pope's clinical condition remains complex.
According to the information provided, Franciszek continues oxygen therapy. His condition was emphasized, it is stable, with a slight improvement. The Pope does not accept visits on these days, because he devotes time to prayer, connecting remotely with Vaticanthanks to which it can follow the Lenten Roman Curia retreats.
In addition, as explained, the doctors abstained until Monday with the presentation of further forecasts due to instability associated with bilateral pneumonia. When stability was achieved, the doctors found that there was no direct threat to life due to this infection.
It is not yet known how long Francis will remain in the polyclinic. Doctors decided that further treatment in hospital conditions was necessary.
The new medical newsletter will be published on Wednesday.
In the coming days there are two important anniversaries: on Thursday it will be 12 years since the election of Francis. March 19 is the anniversary of the inauguration of his pontificate.
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