Pope Francis' state of health: worrying reports from Rome

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ROM, February 16, 2025 - Pope's health of Pope Francis has triggered concern in the past few days. According to a report by the Roman daily newspaper Il Messaggero , all clinical values ​​of the 88-year-old Pope were greatly increased before staying in the Gemelli Hospital, and treatment with cortisone had no effect more. It was feared that the current health crisis could turn into a life -threatening pneumonia. The Vatican informed about the state of the Pope in short messages, but there was no detailed medical information. It was said that some laboratory values ​​had improved while his therapy was slightly modified due to new microbiological findings.

cancellation of important dates

Numerous events during the Holy Year, which Pope Francis usually leads, had to be canceled. A planned special audience for pilgrims in St. Peter's Basilica was canceled on Saturday, and the traditional Angelus prayer on Sunday and a planned visit to the Roman film studios "Cinecittá" ​​were canceled. The Cardinal of the Curio José Tolentino Calaça de Mendonça read a sermon in St. Peter's Basilica instead of the Pope, in which he called for prayer for the health of the Pope.

In the middle of this health concerns, Pope Francis celebrated the Sunday of God's Word of the Word of God, which underlines his role and meaning within the Catholic Church. During a mass, he emphasized that the Word of God was alive and accompanied the believers through the centuries. He commissioned five Austrians as constant lectures. Especially during this year's Holy Year, the importance of Scripture in the services is emphasized, which was also part of his message when he began to convey the importance of this liturgical celebration As reported on Vatican News .

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