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Pope Francis Displays Signs of Recovery, Yet Remains in the Hospital

The Vatican announces that the Pope is in stable condition as he undergoes treatment for pneumonia and receives support from his faithful followers.
Pope Francis continues to be hospitalized due to pneumonia, with reports suggesting minor improvements; however, it is considered premature to discuss his potential return home.

A Vatican source reported on Monday that the 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome on February 14 after experiencing several respiratory crises, the most recent of which occurred a week ago.

Doctors have described his condition as 'stable,' with weekend updates indicating 'slight improvements... in a complex overall picture.'

The Vatican confirmed that the pope had a peaceful night in his hospital room and is receiving physical and respiratory therapy.

As in previous mornings, he shifted from using a nightly oxygen mask to a cannula for high-flow oxygen delivery.

Despite his health struggles, Pope Francis remains engaged with his duties, staying informed about current events, including a recent series of severe floods impacting his home country of Argentina.

The Vatican expressed his solidarity with the victims in Bahia Blanca, where 16 lives have been lost.

Francis has had ongoing health issues previously, including colon surgery in 2021 and a hernia operation earlier this year.

However, this hospitalization is the most lengthy and serious episode of his papacy.

In past hospitalizations, he has appeared on a balcony for his weekly Sunday Angelus prayer; nonetheless, he missed this tradition for the fourth week in a row this Sunday.

Instead, he sent out a written prayer expressing his gratitude to his medical team for their care during his prolonged hospitalization.

In his message, he acknowledged the 'thoughtfulness of service and the tenderness of care' offered by healthcare workers.

Though he has not been seen publicly since his admission, Francis shared a recorded audio message last Thursday, thanking supporters for their prayers, which some interpreted as a hopeful sign in his recovery journey.

The Vatican has been diligent in providing near-daily medical updates about the pope’s health, noting gradual improvements along with occasional setbacks.

A new medical bulletin regarding his condition is expected later on Monday.

While he is currently not exhibiting a fever, the medical team is looking for further positive signs in the coming days before delivering a more definitive prognosis.

In a show of support, Catholics have been gathering outside the Gemelli hospital, leaving flowers, candles, and cards, while some have opted to pray collectively.

Over the weekend, about 180 individuals from dioceses near Milan, mainly young people, congregated in front of the hospital to pray.

One local priest commented on the importance of this gathering, recognizing it as a gesture of solidarity and unity, even without direct interaction with the pope.
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