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Pope Francis Exhibits Signs of Recovery, Yet Remains Hospitalized

The Vatican has announced that the Pope, who is currently hospitalized with pneumonia, is in stable condition and is receiving treatment along with support from his followers.
Pope Francis continues to be hospitalized due to pneumonia, with reports suggesting slight signs of improvement, although it is still too early to speculate on his possible return home.

A Vatican source disclosed on Monday that the 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after undergoing a series of breathing crises, the latest occurring a week ago.

Doctors have described his condition as 'stable,' with updates from the weekend indicating 'slight improvements... in a complex overall situation.'

The Vatican confirmed that the pope had a peaceful night in his hospital room and is receiving physical and respiratory therapy.

As has been the case in previous mornings, he shifted from a nightly oxygen mask to a cannula for high-flow oxygen delivery.

Notwithstanding his health difficulties, Pope Francis remains engaged with his responsibilities, staying informed about current events, including the recent severe floods that have impacted his homeland of Argentina.

The Vatican emphasized his compassion for the victims in Bahia Blanca, where 16 lives have been lost.

Francis has dealt with ongoing health concerns in the past, including colon surgery in 2021 and a hernia operation earlier this year.

However, this latest hospitalization is the most prolonged and serious episode of his papacy.

In previous hospital stays, he has appeared on a balcony for his weekly Sunday Angelus prayer; however, he missed this routine for the fourth consecutive time this Sunday.

Instead, he released a written prayer expressing gratitude to his medical team for their care throughout his extended hospitalization.

In his message, he expressed appreciation for the 'thoughtfulness of service and the tenderness of care' from healthcare workers.

Although he has not been seen publicly since his admission, Francis shared a recorded audio message last Thursday, thanking supporters for their prayers, which some interpreted as a hopeful sign amid his recovery process.

The Vatican has been diligent in providing nearly daily medical updates regarding the pope's health, noting gradual improvements along with occasional setbacks.

A new medical bulletin about his condition is expected later on Monday.

While he is not showing any fever at this time, the medical team is looking for more positive indicators in the coming days before delivering a more definitive prognosis.

In a show of support, Catholics have gathered outside the Gemelli hospital, leaving flowers, candles, and cards, while others have chosen to pray together.

Over the weekend, about 180 individuals from dioceses around Milan, mainly young people, assembled in front of the hospital to pray.

One local priest commented on the importance of this gathering, recognizing it as a gesture of solidarity and unity even without direct contact with the pope.
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