Pontiff, hospitalized since February 14, will not pray Angelus for the 2nd week in a row
Pope Francis, 88, had a quiet night, the Vatican said on Saturday (22.Fev.2025). The pontiff was admitted to the Anostino Gemelli University Polyclinic Hospital of Rome (Italy) on February 14 to treat a bronchitis. It was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.
According to the Vatican, the Pope will not say the traditional Sunday Prayer of Angelus in St. Peter’s Square for the 2nd consecutive week. Just like last Sunday, the text will be published online.
On Friday (21.FEV), doctors who take care of Francisco who, although no immediate risk of death, the pontiff is not “completely out of danger”.
The medical team that the pontiff should stay in the hospital for at least another week. He does not need breathing appliances and responds well to treatment, but faces difficulties to walk long distances due to the breathing problem and a previous knee condition.
Surgeon Sergio Alfieri told reporters that the main concern is the risk of sepsis if the infection spreads to the bloodstream. “At the moment, it has no signs of sepsis, but we continue to monitor“, These.
Alfieri said he was confident of the Pope’s recovery and said he should return to Casa Santa Marta at the Vatican. However, he stressed that Francis will continue to deal with his chronic breathing problems.
Francisco’s state of health worries the Vatican, as the activities physically require the Pope. Since taking office in 2013, Francisco has been admitted 5 times.
