The Vatican said Thursday that the
pope's condition has improved further.
"The Holy Father's clinical condition continued to improve
today," the Vatican Press Office said of the 88-year-old
Argentine pontiff, who was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital
on February 14 and is being treated for bronchitis and double
pneumonia.
"Today he alternated high-flow oxygen therapy with ventimask.
"In consideration of the complexity of the clinical picture,
more days of clinical stability are necessary to dissolve the
prognosis."
Francis was admitted to the hospital on February 14 and is being
treated for bronchitis and double pneumonia.
There was widespread concern at the weekend when the Vatican
said his condition was critical after he suffered respiratory
crises.
But his condition has gradually improved since.
"The Holy Father dedicated the morning to respiratory
physiotherapy, alternating it with rest, while in the afternoon,
after a further session of physiotherapy, he gathered in prayer
in the chapel of the private flat on the 10th floor, receiving
the Eucharist; he then devoted himself to work activities," the
Vatican said.
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