Italy Vatican: Francis' condition "continues to improve"

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27.2.2025 - 19:35

dpatopbilder - Faithful Catholics pray for the Pope's health in St. Peter's Square. Photo: Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa
dpatopbilder - Faithful Catholics pray for the Pope's health in St. Peter's Square. Photo: Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa
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According to official statements, Pope Francis is continuing on the road to recovery. "The Holy Father's clinical condition has continued to improve today," according to the daily bulletin from the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, which the Vatican published in the evening. The 88-year-old, who suffers from severe pneumonia, has received oxygen therapy. He was supplied with artificial oxygen via a breathing mask.

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However, it is not expected that he will be discharged soon. "In view of the complexity of the clinical picture, further days of clinical stability are required," said the statement. The head of the Catholic Church was admitted to the university hospital two weeks ago on Friday. The pontiff has now been in hospital for longer than ever before.