The Pope had a quiet night and woke up shortly after 8:00 AM, according to the report released on Friday morning by the Office of the Holy See. The office had indicated on Thursday that the Pope's clinical status was stable compared to previous days. The Holy See also reported that on Thursday, Francis did not experience "episodes of respiratory crisis or fever" and continued with respiratory and motor physiotherapy.
On an exciting day in St. Peter's Square, an audio recorded at the Gemelli Polyclinic was broadcast in which the Supreme Pontiff thanked for the prayers and the closeness of the faithful before the prayer of the Rosary for his health. According to the medical report, doctors maintain a reserved prognosis, and on Friday morning, the Pope spent 20 minutes in the small chapel near his room and carried out some work activities.
The Supreme Pontiff, 88 years old, has been hospitalized at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome since February 14 for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia. During the night, he used high-flow nasal oxygen and underwent non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
The Pope spent the day resting, praying, and undergoing therapies, including respiratory physiotherapy. Given the complexity of his clinical picture, the prognosis remains reserved. The Holy See Press Office announced that a new medical bulletin will be released tomorrow.
In the afternoon medical report, it was stated that the situation of the Holy Father remains stable in the context of a complex picture with a reserved prognosis.
