Pope Francis, 88, had a quiet night, the Vatican said on Sunday (23.FEV.2025). The pontiff a prolonged crisis of asthma and had to undergo a blood transfusion on Saturday (22.FEV).
Francisco was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic Hospital of Rome (Italy) on February 14 to treat a bronchitis. It was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. On Saturday (22.FEV), the tests performed showed plateletopenia (decreased number of platelets in the blood) associated with anemia, which led to the need for transfusion.
Here’s the report released on Sunday morning (23.FEV):
According to the Vatican, the Pope will not do this Sunday (23.FEV) the traditional Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square for the 2nd consecutive week. Just like last Sunday, the text will be published online.
Discarded renunciation
In an interview with the newspaper Italian Corriere della Serapublished on Saturday (22.FEV), the Secretary of State of the Vatican, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, a possible resignation of Pope Francis. He stated that “Speculation is uselessAnd that the main concern at this time is the recovery of the pontiff.
“Our focus is on the health of the Holy Father, in his recovery and the return to the Vatican. The rest are just rumors”Said Parolin.
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.
