Information reaching the executive office of RECOWACERAO NEWS AGENCY, RECONA indicates that the Holy Father, Pope Francis has eventually Spent Sixth Night at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on a Continued Treatment for Bilateral Pneumonia reported the Vatican media.
It will be recalled that Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, February 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said. As Pope Francis continues treatment for bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican tells journalists on Wednesday morning he spent “a quiet night” and “woke up and had breakfast.”
The brief Vatican update comes as the pope undergoes additional therapy following Tuesday’s diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, which has prompted the cancellation of several upcoming events including weekend jubilee celebrations.
Latest news has it that the U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who is a Catholic, joined calls for prayers for the Holy Father’s recovery early Wednesday. Let’s all say a prayer for Pope Francis, who appears to have some serious health issues, the vice president said.
The Vatican on Tuesday said tests earlier in the afternoon showed Pope Francis had developed “bilateral” or double pneumonia, leading doctors to prescribe additional treatment for the Holy Father.
“Laboratory tests, [a] chest X-ray, and the Holy Father’s clinical condition continue to present a complex picture,” a statement from the Holy See Press Office said.
The pope underwent a chest CT scan on Tuesday afternoon, the Vatican said, with the results showing “the onset of bilateral pneumonia, which required additional drug therapy.”
THE POPE REMAINS “IN GOOD SPIRITS,” THE HOLY SEE NOTED.
“This morning, he received the Eucharist, and throughout the day he alternated rest with prayer and reading texts. He gives thanks for the closeness he feels at this time and asks, with a grateful heart, that we continue to pray for him,” the statement said.
Following the situation of his health the Pope decided to cancel the weekend jubilee audience and Mass amid his ongoing hospital stay. The pope continues to postpone public appearances as his respiratory infection persists, with the Vatican announcing Tuesday the cancellation of Saturday’s jubilee audience and the delegation of Sunday’s special Mass.
Archbishop Rino Fisichella, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, will celebrate the Mass for the Jubilee of Deacons scheduled for 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, in St. Peter’s Basilica, the Holy See Press Office tells journalists on February 18.
POPE FRANCIS IN STABLE CONDITION, PRAYS AND WORKS ON THE FOURTH DAY IN THE HOSPITAL
Pope Francis remains in stable condition and spent his fourth day in the hospital praying, reading, and doing some work, according to the latest health update released by the Vatican on Monday night.
The 88-year-old pope is without a fever as he continues to receive treatment for a polymicrobial respiratory infection. He received the Eucharist, did some reading, and “dedicated himself to some work activities” on Monday.
“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” the Vatican statement said. The pope expressed particular gratitude for the good wishes he received from his fellow patients in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and asked for continued prayers.
From the Vatican Media, we gathered that the medical tests revealed a complex respiratory infection that requires an ‘appropriate’ hospital stay. The Holy See Press Office announces that tests conducted in recent days have shown the pope is battling a polymicrobial respiratory infection that requires physicians to modify his treatment plan.
All diagnostic results indicate a complex clinical situation that will require “an appropriate hospital stay” at Rome” ‘s Gemelli hospital, Vatican officials say.
THE ENTRANCE TO ROME’S GEMELLI UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, WHERE POPE JOHN PAUL II AND FRANCIS RECEIVED MEDICAL CARE.
THE GENERAL AUDIENCE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, HAS BEEN CANCELED.
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Pope Francis “rested well through the night” and had “no febrile episodes,” as he continues treatment for bronchitis at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told journalists Sunday morning.
“After a peaceful night, the Holy Father had breakfast and reads several newspapers, as is his habit,” Bruni added. Medical assessments and necessary treatments are continuing.
While doctors have prescribed complete rest, the 88-year-old pontiff prepared a special Angelus message for publication, focusing on art’s power to unite humanity and including prayers for regions torn by conflict.
Vatican media also reported that Pope Francis is still undergoing treatment, showing improvement
The good news is that Pope Francis “rested all night” and presented “no febrile episodes,” the Vatican says as the Holy Father continues to recover from bronchitis at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
The pope had been admitted to the hospital on Friday after suffering from bronchitis for several days. He was found to have a respiratory tract infection and a slight fever upon admittance.
Following his overnight stay, the pope’s treatment was “slightly modified” after “further microbiological findings,” the Vatican says, adding that Saturday’s tests “found improvement in some values.”
“During the morning he received holy Eucharist, then alternated rest with prayer and reading,“ the Vatican says.
“To facilitate the recovery, the medical staff prescribed absolute rest; therefore, tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 16, the Holy Father will not lead the Angelus prayer; nevertheless, he intended to send the text for its publication, “the Holy See Press Office adds.
The Vatican says the pope “has been updated of the many messages of closeness and affection received and expresses his gratitude while asking for continued prayers for him. «
POPE FRANCIS READS NEWSPAPERS AND CONTINUES TREATMENT AFTER THE FIRST NIGHT AT GEMELLI
According to the Vatican, Pope Francis spent a “peaceful night” and read several newspapers Saturday morning following his admission to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for bronchitis.
“The Holy Father had a good night’s sleep. This morning he had breakfast and read several newspapers,” Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, tells journalists on February 15.
“Medical assessments and necessary treatments are continuing.”
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