Pope Francis: Stable state of health despite intensive therapy

Pope Francis: Stable state of health despite intensive therapy

Vatikanstadt, Italien - Vatican city, March 5, 2025 - Pope's health of Pope Francis remains stable, as the Vatican announced in a current message. On Wednesday there were no signs of shortness of breath that had burdened the 88-year-old in the past. The Pope, which has been located in the Roman Gemelli Hospital for almost three weeks because of a complex airway infection with bilateral pneumonia, received a high-flow oxygen therapy during the day. At night he will support non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Despite the challenging circumstances, the Pope is active by intensifying his breathing and physiotherapeutic exercises, as Vatican News reported.

The Pope spent the day in calm activities, switched between work and rest to regenerate his strength. During this time, the forecast remained reserved due to the complexity of its clinical picture, as the Vatican emphasized. By means of daily rosary prayers on St. Peter's Square, which have been taking place since February 24, believers and cardinals gather to pray for the health of the Pope, which shows the close connection between the Pontifex and its followers.