Pope Francis in the hospital: hope for recovery is growing!

Pope Francis in the hospital: hope for recovery is growing!

Pope Francis celebrated the twelfth anniversary of his election as head of the church at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome. For almost a month, the 88-year-old has been receiving medical treatment for bilateral pneumonia, which he was diagnosed with. Despite the worrying situation, it was revealed that on this special day he received a cake with candles as a gift from the hospital staff and spent his time doing breathing exercises and prayers, like oe24.at reported. The cardinal congratulations from all over the world on the celebration of his inauguration show the closeness to the pope figure, even in times of illness.

According to the Vatican, the pope's health is stable but remains serious. A medical bulletin is expected on Friday, while treating doctors highlight positive signs of improvement through x-rays. Despite the stable phase, his condition has not improved easily after a last respiratory crisis eleven days ago. Also reported fr.de, that there is now speculation about a possible resignation of the Pope if his health situation worsens. Vatican insiders have even spoken of a prepared declaration of resignation that Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin is keeping.

The Vatican has made it clear that every possible measure has been taken to stabilize Francis' health. The treating team prescribed strict rest and emphasized the importance of avoiding complications. The pope's condition is not life-threatening, but the possibility of resignation remains a topic among cardinals and experts preparing for a possible "post-Francis era."