Pope Francis is not ‘out of danger’ after pneumonia hospital admission

Pope Francis is not ‘out of danger’ after pneumonia hospital admission
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Pope Francis is not ‘out of danger’ after pneumonia hospital admission
Author: Luke Alsford
Published: Feb, 21 2025 17:18

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Pope Francis passes another calm night in hospital, the Vatican said on February 21, 2025 in its morning update, as the 88-year-old spent his seventh day in hospital being treated for pneumonia.

Pope Francis has "stable" conditions with his blood tests showing a "slight improvement", the Vatican said on February 19, 2025, as the 88-year-old pontiff undergoes ongoing treatment for bronchitis in both lungs.

(Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) (Photo by TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images)] The pope was admitted to Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic hospital last Friday after experiencing symptoms of bronchitis for several days.

(Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) (Photo by TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images)] The Vatican’s update yesterday reassured that the pope’s overall condition was ‘improving slightly’ and his heart is working well.

The Vatican’s medical team have said Pope Francis is ‘not out of danger,’ but his condition is not life-threatening as the pontiff remains in hospital.

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