Francisco advances in his recovery and continues his treatment under medical observation: «The clinical state has ceased to be reserved»

The Pope Francisco Continue in the Rome Gemelli Hospitalwhere it remains since the past February 14 due to one double pneumonia.

According to the Vatican, the Pontiff A quiet night spent And he has shown A stable improvementalthough it must remain admitted a few more days while continuing with medical treatment.

The last medical part, published Monday night, points out that the Pope’s clinical status has ceased to be reservedindicating a positive evolution in its recovery.

«The improvements registered in the previous days have been further consolidatedas confirmed by blood analysis, clinical objectivity and good response to pharmacological therapy, ”said the medical bulletin.

Blood analysis and response to pharmacological therapy have confirmed the improvement, although doctors insist that they still have to act with prudencesince pneumonia has not been completely overcome.

Vatican sources have confirmed that, despite the seriousness of the infectious picture he entered, his situation is now more stable. However, due to the complexity of your health statusdoctors have recommended that they continue under observation and continue their treatment in the hospital by Some more days.

«These are positive signs in the evolution of the disease, which should nevertheless be received with prudence and circumspection, because the pneumonia is not over,» the source then said.

During your hospitalization at the hospital GEMELLI of Romethe Pope has suffered several respiratory crisesthe last one week ago, which has complicated its recovery. Despite his condition, he has continued working intermittently and has been informed about international events.

Francisco His rest will continue on Tuesday in the private apartment of the tenth plant of the Gemelli, while exercising with Motor Physiotherapy and Respiratory. For the day, it receives high oxygen flows with nasal cannulas and at night use mechanical ventilation, with a mask.

As a sign of the improvement of his health, the religious leader followed the Vatican spiritual retreat A week through videoconference on Monday, both in the morning and afternoon sessions, something that will probably continue to do during the week.

The retirement, an annual meeting that starts the solemn season of Lent of the Catholic Churchwhich leads to the Passoverwill continue until Friday. The Vatican said the Pope would participate «in spiritual communion» with the rest of the hierarchy, from a distance.

During his hospital stay, the Supreme Pontiff has been working intermittently and following the news whenever possible, including floods that have affected their native country, Argentina.

On Monday, Francisco expressed his pain for Floods in Bahía Blanca, Argentinawhich have left at least 16 dead and a hundred missing. Through a telegram, he expressed his proximity to the victims of natural disaster and their families.

The Pope has faced various health problems in recent years. In 2021he underwent colon surgery, and in 2023to an operation to treat a hernia. However, this is hospitalization more prolonged and delicate that he has had since the beginning of his papacy in 2013.