The Vatican reported that Pope Francis's clinical conditions have improved and that the renal insufficiency has subsided. Nevertheless, the prognosis remains cautious, as indicated by the Press Office of the Holy See. It was also noted that the chest CT scan showed a normal progression of the lung inflammation. Blood analyses and hematological tests conducted confirmed the improvement.
The Supreme Pontiff, aged 88, continues to receive high-flow oxygen therapy and has not experienced any asthmatic respiratory crises, as detailed in the medical report. During the afternoon, he engaged in work activities in the hospital. Pope Francis has been hospitalized since February 14 at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome due to bilateral pneumonia.
In another medical report, it was communicated that Francis had a calm night and remains in a critical but stable clinical state. No acute respiratory episodes were recorded, and hemodynamic parameters remain stable. During the previous weekend, he suffered an asthmatic respiratory crisis and thrombocytopenia.
Cardinal Baldo Reina presided over a Mass at Gemelli in which prayers were offered for the swift recovery of Pope Francis. Despite slight improvement, the prognosis remains cautious. In the morning, the Holy Father received the Eucharist.
