Pope Francis, who was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital in mid-February, is reportedly showing signs of improvement after battling pneumonia in both lungs. Despite his condition, the Pope has been actively participating in spiritual exercises for Lent remotely from his hospital room. Vatican sources have confirmed that the Pope is no longer in imminent danger, and doctors have lifted the prognosis, citing improvements in his clinical situation.
The 86-year-old pontiff is undergoing "motor and respiratory" therapy as prescribed by his medical team. His treatment includes alternating between non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night and high-flow oxygen therapy through nasal cannulas during the day. This steady regimen, alongside his ability to consume solid foods, indicates a positive trajectory in his recovery. Nonetheless, there remains no set timeline for his discharge from the hospital.
Doctors have noted Pope Francis's first good response to treatment over the past weekend. He continues to receive the same oxygen therapy that has been administered over recent days. Encouragingly, he also received the Eucharist and attended a chapel within the hospital for prayer, reflecting his spiritual resilience amid health challenges. Since experiencing episodes of acute respiratory failure last week, he has shown a gradual, slight improvement.
Apart from his health updates, the Pope took time to release a pre-recorded audio message last Thursday, expressing gratitude to his supporters for their prayers. Additionally, he remains informed about global events, including the devastating floods in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, which have resulted in over a dozen casualties and the evacuation of more than a thousand residents.
