Overview

• Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat lung inflammation, causing some respiratory difficulties.
• The Pope's condition is described as 'good and stable' with no fever and his respiratory situation is improving.
• Some of the Pope's important engagements have been postponed to aid his recovery, while others of institutional character or easier to maintain have been maintained.
• Despite his health condition, Pope Francis indicated he would proceed with a three-day trip to the United Arab Emirates to deliver a speech on climate change at the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks.
• The Pope's health has been a concern this year, with two hospital treatments for pneumonia and a hernia.