Pope Francis: Health update after hospital stay!

Pope Francis: Health update after hospital stay!

Pope Francis is in a hospital in Rome after requiring treatment for an acute worsening of his bronchitis. According to the Vatican, the 88-year-old began medical treatment “as a result of the worsening of his bronchitis.” Initial diagnoses revealed a respiratory infection, while his clinical condition is described as “relatively good”. Therapy and diagnostic tests are carried out at the Gemelli Clinic, where the Pope has been treated several times. The Pope's appointments for the next few days have been canceled as a precaution vaticannews reported.

In the hours before his arrival, Francis met Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico to discuss current political issues. Socio-political issues as well as the “ongoing instability in Ukraine” and the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East were addressed. Fico, who is known for his closeness to Russia, continued his talks with the Vatican's chief diplomat, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin. These developments are perceived as part of the Vatican's critical geopolitical analysis, which does not identify with the term "Russian war of aggression" on Ukraine, but instead speaks of "instability", such as vienna.at stated.

Clinical treatment and history

The Gemelli Clinic, where the pontiff is being treated, is a highly renowned facility in Rome that has its own apartments for Francis. This clinic is known for its excellent medical care and for having treated popes such as John Paul II. Francis' health has become increasingly compromised in recent years, reminding him that he was treated for pneumonia in 2023 and earlier for other health problems. Despite these challenges, Francis remains active, recently continuing to attend public appointments, although the situation surrounding his health now has a significant impact on his schedule.