Pope Francis Out Of Bed But Still In Critical State
Pope Francis, who is critically ill with pneumonia in both lungs, was out of bed and resting on Wednesday after a peaceful night, according to a Vatican source.
The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 due to breathing difficulties, and his condition worsened in the following days, sparking widespread concern among Catholics. Over the weekend, he suffered respiratory attacks that required high levels of oxygen and blood transfusions. While the Vatican has stated that his condition has stabilized, he remains in critical condition.
Now on his 13th day at the hospital, Francis was “sitting in a chair and continuing with the treatment as normal,” a Vatican source reported on Wednesday. An earlier official update from the Holy See confirmed that he had “passed a peaceful night and is resting.”
Doctors have warned that the pope’s recovery could take time, and he is expected to remain in the hospital beyond this week. A medical bulletin issued on Tuesday evening reaffirmed that his “clinical condition remains critical but stable.” The Vatican added, “There have been no acute respiratory episodes and haemodynamic parameters continue to be stable,” referring to vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure.
Francis underwent a new scan on Tuesday evening as part of radiological monitoring for bilateral pneumonia. “The prognosis remains reserved,” the Vatican stated.
Despite his critical condition, the pope has continued to oversee Church matters from his hospital suite. On Wednesday, he signed off on a series of bishop appointments, the Vatican reported.
Meanwhile, pilgrims and faithful have been gathering at the Vatican and the Gemelli hospital to pray for the pope. A fresh round of prayers is scheduled to take place in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday evening.
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