Pope Francis has been making a good recovery since leaving the hospital where he received treatment for pneumonia, according to Vatican updates. Despite the challenges he faced during his hospitalization, the pontiff’s health is now showing steady improvement as he continues to focus on rest and rehabilitation.
Pope Francis' Health Shows Steady Progress Following Hospital Stay
Pope Francis' Health Shows Steady Progress Following Hospital Stay
The Vatican reports that Pope Francis is recovering well at home, exhibiting better movement and speech after pneumonia treatment.
In a significant announcement, the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis's health is on the mend a week post-hospitalization. The 88-year-old pontiff spent nearly six weeks at Policlinico A. Gemelli hospital in Rome for pneumonia and other health issues, including two critical episodes that raised concerns about his survival. After being discharged on March 23, he has been recuperating at the Vatican guesthouse.
Recent medical evaluations, including blood tests and an X-ray, revealed normal results and a slight enhancement in his lung condition. Although Francis relies on supplemental oxygen throughout the day, he can manage short periods without it. The Vatican noted positive results from his therapy sessions, as his voice and mobility have also seen improvements.
Pope Francis made a short public appearance upon his release, mediated from a hospital balcony, which left an impression of the severity of his recent health challenges; his voice was faint, and he struggled with simple gestures like raising his hands. Following medical advice, he is committed to a two-month period of rest. Thus far, he has not welcomed visitors but maintains a routine of morning Mass with priests and some desk work.
In recent days, he has been active in church matters, approving canonizations and praying for earthquake victims in Southeast Asia, alongside making appointments for several bishops. In his Sunday Angelus message, delivered in writing instead of his traditional public appearance, he encouraged believers to embrace the Lenten season as a time for healing, paralleling his own journey to recovery.
Elisabetta Povoledo continues to cover the unfolding story from the Vatican, with a focus on the Pope and the cultural dynamics surrounding the Catholic Church.
Recent medical evaluations, including blood tests and an X-ray, revealed normal results and a slight enhancement in his lung condition. Although Francis relies on supplemental oxygen throughout the day, he can manage short periods without it. The Vatican noted positive results from his therapy sessions, as his voice and mobility have also seen improvements.
Pope Francis made a short public appearance upon his release, mediated from a hospital balcony, which left an impression of the severity of his recent health challenges; his voice was faint, and he struggled with simple gestures like raising his hands. Following medical advice, he is committed to a two-month period of rest. Thus far, he has not welcomed visitors but maintains a routine of morning Mass with priests and some desk work.
In recent days, he has been active in church matters, approving canonizations and praying for earthquake victims in Southeast Asia, alongside making appointments for several bishops. In his Sunday Angelus message, delivered in writing instead of his traditional public appearance, he encouraged believers to embrace the Lenten season as a time for healing, paralleling his own journey to recovery.
Elisabetta Povoledo continues to cover the unfolding story from the Vatican, with a focus on the Pope and the cultural dynamics surrounding the Catholic Church.
