Pope Francis improves prognosis cleared but clinical picture remains cautious

The Holy Father has been hospitalised since 14 February for bilateral pneumonia. Doctors have loosened the prognosis but remain cautious due to the complexity of the clinical picture

Doctors at the Gemelli Hospital have released the prognosis on Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised since 14 February due to bilateral pneumonia. According to the latest medical bulletin released by the Vatican, the Holy Father is showing steady improvement. ‘The clinical conditions continue to be stable and the improvements recorded in the previous days have been further consolidated,’ the statement reads.

Despite this, the doctors remain cautious due to the complexity of the clinical picture and the important infectious picture presented at the time of admission. The drug therapy will have to continue for several more days in a hospital environment, under close medical supervision.

According to Vatican sources, although his life is not in imminent danger, the Pontiff, given his age of 88, remains vulnerable. The oxygenation to which he is subjected remains unchanged, with oxygen at high flows during the day and an oxygen mask at night.

The Pope participated in the Curia’s Spiritual Exercises by video link from the Paul VI Hall, received the Eucharist and prayed in the private chapel. During the day he alternated moments of prayer and rest.

Despite the progress, the doctors remain cautious as the complex clinical picture may hold other complications in store. The development of the situation will be closely monitored in the coming days.

THE LATEST NEWS

• International-News

NATO hybrid warfare: more aggressive responses against Moscow being considered

1 Dicembre 2025

NATO hybrid warfare is at the centre of the Alliance's new strategic assessments NATO hybrid warfare has become one of...

Read More

• International-News

Pope Leo XIV and peace in the Middle East: appeal from Beirut

30 Novembre 2025

The Pontiff renews his commitment to peace in the Middle East during his visit to Lebanon Today, Sunday 30 November,...

Read More

• International-News

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Lebanon after his visit to Turkey

30 Novembre 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s trip continues across the eastern Mediterranean Pope Leo XIV’s trip enters its Middle Eastern phase today, as...

Read More

• International-News

Trump and the plan for Ukraine: business at the heart of the strategy

29 Novembre 2025

The plan for Ukraine aims to turn negotiations into economic opportunities The plan for Ukraine circulating between Washington and Moscow,...

Read More

• International-News

Airbus A320 recall causes disruption to global air travel

29 Novembre 2025

Airbus A320 recall causes cancellations and urgent repairs It has been a difficult day for international air traffic, in the...

Read More

• International-News

Israel: two Palestinians killed in Jenin after surrendering

28 Novembre 2025

Israel launches investigation into police after killing of suspects in Jenin Two Palestinians were killed in Jenin, in the West...

Read More

(Photo: © AndKronos)