Pope on the way of improvement: resignation excluded!

Pope on the way of improvement: resignation excluded!

In the Vatican, important decisions are pending, while Pope Francis is treated in the "Gemelli" clinic. According to reports, the vienna.at spent the 88-year-old Pope a quiet night despite his health problems. The doctors of the clinic will hold a press conference on Friday to explain his condition. Current information speak of a slight improvement in health: the Pope shows no fever and has stable blood values. However, a pulmonary inflammation on both sides was determined, which makes it difficult to treat. It remains unclear whether the weekly fishing prayer can be kept personally by Francis on Sunday or whether only a written text is published.

new cardinals in approach

While the Pope is in the clinic, he still plans significant changes within the Catholic Church. Francis announced a consistory to appoint 21 new cardinals on December 8, reports the CNA German . Of these new anniversaries, 20 cardinals are allowed to participate in the conclave, which raises the number of cardinals entitled to vote to 141 - the maximum permitted number of 120 is exceeded. Among the new cardinals is P. Timothy Radcliffe, former Minister of General of the Dominicans, who is known for his own views of church teaching.

In addition, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the Cardinal College, showed speculation about a possible resignation of Pope Francis. He assured that the Pope was on the way of improvement and could soon return to the Vatican. The developments in the church and the state of health of the Pope are therefore inseparable and could have a significant impact on the upcoming decisions and direction of the Catholic Church.