Vatican reports ‘slight improvement’ in Pope Francis’ pneumonia recovery
double pneumonia, but doctors remain cautious about his condition. A CT scan taken on Tuesday evening indicated that his infection is progressing as expected under treatment. However, the Vatican stressed on Wednesday that his prognosis is still guarded.
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The 88-year-old pontiff, who had part of his lung removed in his youth, continues to receive high-flow oxygen support. Encouragingly, his blood tests have shown improvement, with previous concerns about anaemia and kidney function now easing. For the first time, the Vatican has confirmed that Francis is undergoing respiratory physiotherapy to help clear fluid from his lungs.
A Fragile Health History
Pope Francis has battled lung issues for most of his life. He was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on 14 February following a worsening case of bronchitis. Though doctors did not explicitly state that he remains in critical condition, they continue to monitor him closely.
While he has stabilised, the Vatican is not yet declaring victory. His age and history of lung disease make any respiratory illness potentially serious. His medical team has emphasised that while there has been no further respiratory crisis since Saturday, he remains under strict observation.
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