Pope Francis remains hospitalized at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome with a complex clinical picture. The doctors have not yet made his prognosis public and are being cautious about it. In a statement, the Pontiff expressed gratitude to everyone who has been praying for his swift recovery.
Over the weekend, Jorge Bergoglio experienced an asthmatic respiratory crisis and thrombocytopenia. He is currently in critical but stable condition, according to the Holy See Press Office. According to the latest medical bulletin, he has not had acute respiratory episodes and his hemodynamic parameters remain stable.
The 88-year-old Pope was hospitalized on February 14 due to bilateral pneumonia. In the latest medical updates, a slight improvement in his critical state has been mentioned, indicating a minor improvement in his clinical conditions.
Regarding his health, it has been noted that there have been no recent asthmatic respiratory crises and some laboratory tests have shown improvements. Additionally, it has been mentioned that mild renal insufficiency is not a concern at the moment.
Despite his health condition, Pope Francis has remained in communication with his surroundings. Recently, he had a phone call with a priest from Gaza to express his closeness. He has also continued with his religious activities, receiving the Eucharist in the morning and resuming his duties in the afternoon.
