Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14 due to a severe respiratory infection. The Vatican has announced that his condition is stable and gradually improving after nearly two weeks of treatment. Despite his slow recovery, there is no specific date set for his discharge. The Pope's medical history, including pleurisy that led to the removal of part of his lung, has made him more susceptible to lung infections.
To mark a significant milestone, Pope Francis celebrated the 12th anniversary of his election as pope from his hospital room last Thursday. On Sunday, the Vatican released the first image of him since his hospitalization, showing him breathing unaided. At 88 years old, the pontiff has faced mobility challenges in recent years, often using a wheelchair due to knee and back pain.
In the latest medical update, it was revealed that Pope Francis is now using less mechanical ventilation at night to assist with his breathing. This development aligns with his participation in a Mass celebrated with other priests in the hospital chapel on Sunday. These actions indicate a hopeful trajectory in his recovery process.
The Vatican has not specified when Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital. However, his continued involvement in church matters remains evident. Recently, he approved a new three-year process aimed at considering reforms for the global Catholic Church, underscoring his ongoing commitment to his papal duties despite his health challenges.
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