-Pope Francis In Critical Condition At Hospital With Pneumonia
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for 12 days battling pneumonia and other ailments, remains in a critical but stable condition.
Francis was admitted to Gemelli hospital in Rome on 14 February after struggling to breathe and was diagnosed with a respiratory tract infection, pneumonia in both lungs and mild kidney failure.
The Pope is currently being treated for double pneumonia. A statement on Monday evening noted that despite the severity of the Pope’s condition, he has shown slight improvement.
“The Holy Father’s clinical condition remains critical but stable. There have been no acute respiratory episodes, and hemodynamic parameters continue to be stable.
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“In the evening, he underwent a scheduled CT scan to radiologically monitor the bilateral pneumonia. The prognosis remains cautious.
“In the morning, after receiving the Eucharist, he resumed work activities,” the vatican reported.
The Vatican has also shot down rumors that Pope Francis would be resigning from his position.
“I think it is quite normal in these situations for unverified rumors to circulate or for misplaced comments to be made this is certainly not the first time,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary said.
“However, I do not believe there is any particular movement in this regard, and so far, I have not heard anything of the sort.”
