Pope Francis leaves the clinic after fighting severe pneumonia
Pope Francis leaves the clinic after fighting severe pneumonia
Vatikanstadt, Vatikan - After 37 days of stay in the Roman university clinic "Agostino Gemelli", Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday. His state of health is stable, but he needs longer pharmacological therapy in the Santa Marta guest house in the Vatican, as Vol.at . The doctors have recommended a rest period of at least two months to recover completely.
The 88-year-old Pope interrupted his hospital stay after being accepted on the basis of bronchitis that had developed into pneumonia on both sides. During his stay, there were several severe respiratory crises, which had to be ventilated at times. The pneumonia is called under control, but the Vatican is concerned about the full recovery of the Pope, since there is also a respiratory infection, such as
The Pope's disease is described as a complex. The diagnostics included laboratory examinations and X -rays, which have shown the presence of liquid in its lungs. It is a "double pneumonia", which includes the diagnosis of a bilateral infection and a polymic robielle infection, with several microbes involved, so . This type of pneumonia represents a special health challenge, especially for older people like Francis, who also suffers from other risk factors. While he was in the clinic, the Pope did not use non-invasive mechanical ventilation, and the need for oxygen therapy has decreased. Nevertheless, he is temporarily supported by a hose in his nose, which underlines the complexity of his situation. However, a significant improvement seems to be his state of health, since it no longer needs breathing mask, as the Vatican confirms. The Pope's participation in the impending ceremonies of Cor week and Easter days in Rome is uncertain and depends entirely on his recovery. At the Sunday prayer he will probably give the believers a blessing without being able to speak the prayer himself. A possible encounter with King Charles in April and a planned trip to Turkey at the end of May also depends on his health. The Easter celebrations in the Vatican are imminent, and as usual, the Pope will donate the blessing "Urbi et Orbi" on Easter Sunday. The year 2025 is also all about the Holy Year, in which an increase in pilgrims in Rome can be expected, which increases the pressure on the Pope to take part in the ceremonies, emphasizes zdf.de . Despite the challenges with which he is confronted, Pope Francis is optimistic and grateful for the support from all over the world. The coming days and weeks will be crucial for his return to an active role in the Catholic Church. health challenges
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