Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement', says Vatican
World | Trending | Pope Francis who has been hospitalised in critical condition due to pneumonia in both lungs is showing “slight improvement”, said the Vatican on Monday (Feb 24).
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for 11 days in critical condition due to pneumonia in both lungs, is showing “slight improvement”, said the Vatican on Monday (Feb 24).
“The critical clinical conditions of the Holy Father demonstrate a slight improvement. Even today there were no episodes of asthmatic respiratory attacks; some laboratory tests have improved,” said the Vatican in its evening bulletin on the pontiff’s health.
Earlier, the Vatican said that he was conscious and “not in pain”. In its morning bulletin, the Vatican said, "The night passed well, the pope slept and is resting”.
According to a Vatican source, Francis “woke up and is continuing his treatment”.
He “can get out of bed”, “is not in pain”, was eating “normally” and was even “in a good mood”, the source added.
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Pope Francis’ critical health
The 88-year-old pope, the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church since 2013, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after complaining of breathing difficulties.
Also read | ‘Pray for me,’ says Pope in message from hospital as he undergoes treatment for double pneumonia
He was initially diagnosed with bronchitis, but this developed into pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope had also received blood transfusions to bring up his haemoglobin levels. On Sunday, the Vatican said that his blood tests showed early, mild renal insufficiency.
Pope’s past health issues
Pope Francis has suffered numerous health issues in recent years and underwent major surgeries in 2021 and 2023. He had a hernia operation in 2023. But the Vatican warned for the first time that his condition was critical.
In 2021, when he underwent colon surgery, he joked that "they were preparing the conclave", the meeting of cardinals to elect a new pope following a death or resignation.
Francis has been head of the Catholic Church since 2013 after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
(With inputs from agencies)