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Pope Francis Shows Slight Improvement After Extended Hospitalization

The 88-year-old pontiff remains in critical condition with double pneumonia but has resumed some work and continues oxygen therapy.

Candles, flowers and a portrait of Pope Francis are laid at the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized, in Rome on February 24, 2025. Pope Francis, in a critical condition in hospital with pneumonia, had a good night and was resting, the Vatican said on February 24, 2025. "The night passed well, the pope slept and is resting", it said in a brief statement as Francis, 88, entered his 14th day at the Gemelli hospital in Rome, making this the longest hospitalization of his papacy. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
Pope Francis has had a restful night, according to the Vatican, after having a respiratory crisis on Saturday

Overview

  • Pope Francis, hospitalized since February 14 with double pneumonia, has shown modest signs of improvement, according to the Vatican.
  • Doctors report that the Pope's oxygen needs have slightly decreased, and he has resumed limited work and communication, including a call to a Gaza parish priest.
  • The Vatican confirmed mild kidney insufficiency but stated it is under control and not a cause for concern.
  • Special nightly rosary prayers for the Pope's health have begun in St. Peter’s Square, led by senior Vatican officials and attended by clergy and faithful worldwide.
  • Medical experts emphasize the heightened vulnerability of older adults, like the Pope, to respiratory infections due to weakened immune systems and pre-existing health conditions.