The Vatican updated on Monday, 17, the state of health of Pope Francis, hospitalized since February 14 at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, to deal with bilateral pneumonia.
According to the Holy See, the 88 -year -old pontiff is stable, with minor improvements with breathing and motor treatment ”.
The leader of the Catholic Church, according to the note, has appealed “less high flow oxygenation with nasal cannulas and, at times, can be without oxygen therapy.” At night, he uses noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
Also according to the Holy See, the swelling in the Pope’s right hand seen in Francisco’s photograph released on Sunday, 16, is “due to reduced mobility, but has improved today (Monday).” There is still no forecast for the patient to be discharged.
The Vatican also reports that the Pontiff, which has been in office for 12 years, “spent the day between prayers, rest and some work activities”.
