Pope Francis shows good treatment results after hospitalization

Von WOM

for the first time since his hospitalization about three weeks ago, Pope Francis shows a positive development. This reported a source from the Vatican compared to CNN.

good reaction to therapy

On Saturday, the Vatican press office announced that there has been a "good reaction to therapy" and a "gradual, easy improvement" since its acute breathing interruptions on Monday. According to the Vatican source, this improvement is due to the "gas exchange" in the lungs and the oxygen supply to the blood.

progress and risks

Nevertheless, the source emphasized that the risk of a renewed respiratory crisis continues to exist and that the forecast is still careful. The Pope continues to change between high-flow oxygen therapy during the day and non-invasive ventilation at night, as the press office announced.

spiritual activities during recovery

Francis prayed in a chapel on Saturday morning. In the afternoon he rested and took part in work activities. The office also announced that the Angelus prayer will be published in writing again on Sunday.

planned participation in the spiritual exercises

From Monday, the Pope will take part in the traditional “spiritual exercises” for Lent from the hospital, as the Vatican Source announced CNN. Since the incident on Monday, the Pope has been in a stable state and has received breathing and motor physiotherapy. On Thursday he published an audio message in advance, in which he thanked his supporters for their prayers.

uncertainty in the Vatican

The uncertainty about Pope's health of Pope Francis continues, while his stay in the hospital continues. The concern for his health has increased in the entire Vatican community.