Pope Francis shows a “good response” to therapy and a “gradual” improvement after 23 days admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome for his respiratory problems, according to the Holy See on Saturday.
“The clinical conditions of the Holy Father in recent days have remained stable and, consequently, demonstrate a good response to therapy. There is therefore a gradual, slight improvement,” according to the last medical part released by the Vatican.
The 88 -year -old Argentine pontiff has been hospitalized since February 14 because of bilateral pneumonia.
In addition, in recent days it has always remained without a fever and have improved gaseous exchanges in their respiratory system. The chemical analysis of the blood and the hemogram “are confirmed stable”.
The doctors who attend it, waiting to also register in the next few days these “initial” improvements, maintain the reserved prognosis, without determining how it will evolve.
This morning Francisco, having received the Eucharist, has prayed in the private apartment chapel that the popes have on the tenth plant of the Gemelli.
In the afternoon, he has alternated the rest to some work tasks, which are generally to sign or review some documents, writings or appointments.
