Pope Francis shows slight improvement but remains hospitalized
Pope Francis remains in hospital despite improving health. For the fourth consecutive Sunday, his reflections on the Angelus prayer will be announced.
Pope Francis, who is in hospital, could not personally appear at the window of the Gemelli Polyclinic to greet the faithful. Nevertheless, for the fourth Sunday in a row, at 12 noon GMT, the reflections by Pope Francis, who is in hospital, prepared for the Angelus prayer, will be announced.
The Vatican reported that "gradual, slight improvement" is being observed.
The Pope's state of health
The Vatican reported that the night in the hospital passed peacefully, and the Pope rests. The day before, more optimistic information about the health of 88-year-old Francis was conveyed. "The clinical condition of the Holy Father in recent days has remained stable and, consequently, indicates a good response to the treatment," it was noted. The Pope suffers from bilateral pneumonia but has no fever, and test results are stable.
Despite the improvement, doctors refrain from providing further prognoses. Vatican sources emphasize that the danger of further respiratory issues persists. There have been no episodes of respiratory failure for five days, which is a sign of improvement.
The faithful support the Pope
Every day, the faithful from Rome and pilgrims from all over Italy and other countries gather at the Gemelli Polyclinic. On Saturday, among others, the faithful from Slovakia and Volunteer Jubilee participants arrived. At the statue of John Paul II in the hospital courtyard, the faithful leave candles with the image of Francis, rosaries, notes with wishes for recovery, and children's drawings.
