Pope Francis has been in the Gemelli clinic in seven days Rome. Initially, he was diagnosed with bronchitis. After a few days, it was reported that he had bilateral pneumonia. On Thursday evening Vatican He issued a message in which the latest information on his state of health was provided.
Vatican. “The health of Pope Francis improves”
“The clinical condition of the Holy Father is slightly improving. There is no fever, and his hemodynamic parameters are still stable. This morning he accepted communion, and then started to work” – was transmitted in the latest communication regarding the health of Pope Francis.
88-year-old pope He was hospitalized February 14 after several days breathing difficultiesthrough which he had to interrupt the reading of his homily. On February 18 he was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. From the beginning, the messages from the Vatican said that the pope, despite the illness, feels good and He did not interrupt his work. Chairman of the Pontifical Academy of Life Arrybiskup Vincenzo Paglia In an interview with journalists of the Italian daily La Repubblica, he said that the Pope would return to full health, but “time is needed for it.”
– I hope that the Pope will recover quickly because is needed. There is a need for him to fully resume his life as a church shepherd, what At that time, there is more than valuable (…). This pope is needed – said Archbishop Paglia.
The Pope works and accepts guests
When asked about when the head of the church leaves the clinic, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia pointed out that he hopes that he would not have to wait long. – I hope he will take care of himself more and I would like us, say, limit his excessive commitment. We all know that Direct contact with people is a real life for him he explained.
Pope Francis feels good enough to accept guests. On Wednesday she visited him premier Italian Giorgia Meloni. After the meeting, which lasted about 20 minutes, Melons said that Francis was “vigilant and responsive” and that he was joking with her. “He didn't lose his sense of humor,” she said.
In addition to recent lung problems, the Pope also suffers from other diseases. A few years ago he was diagnosed with him gonartrosisi.e. knee degeneration. As a result, it is irreversible destruction of articular cartilage. In 2022, Francis underwent surgery, but did not return to full strength. He often moves in a wheelchair or with a cane.