Pope Francis showing 'good response' to treatment Vatican DW 03/10/2025
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Pope Francis, hospitalized since February 14 with a respiratory infection and double pneumonia, is no longer in imminent danger according to his doctors. His prognosis has improved due to a good response to treatment, though he will stay in the hospital for additional days to continue medical therapy. He has experienced breathing difficulties requiring oxygen support but remains stable. The Vatican has canceled Sunday prayers for four consecutive weeks as a result of the pope's health issues, with Francis following a Lenten retreat via videoconference while in recovery.
The improvements recorded in the previous days have further consolidated, prompting the doctors to lift the prognosis concerning Pope Francis's condition.
In view of the complexity of the clinical picture and the important infectious picture presented on admission, it will be necessary to continue medical drug therapy in a hospital setting.
Pope Francis had been hospitalized for more than three weeks with a respiratory infection, but now shows a good response to treatment.
The Vatican canceled the traditional Sunday prayers on St Peter's Square for the fourth time in a row due to the pope's ongoing health issues.
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