Pope Francis defies the illness: humor remains unbroken!

Pope Francis' health remains fragile after he has been in the Gemelli Clinic in Rome for a week with severe pneumonia. Despite the serious situation, there is no acute danger to life, confirmed his treating doctor, Professor Sergio Alfieri. In a recent briefing, Alfieri explained that the pope is suffering from a polymicrobial respiratory infection that has not yet been fully overcome. “The Pope is not out of danger,” said Alfieri, who nevertheless reported that the infection was currently contained and no germs were found in the 88-year-old pontiff’s blood, which reduces the risk of sepsis. However, Francis will remain in the clinic under medical supervision for at least another week to fully recover Catholic.de reported.

On Friday, the pope showed his humor despite his health difficulties when he responded to a doctor's greeting with the words "Good morning, Holy Son." As a sign of his faith and determination, he also tried to visit the chapel in his home to pray for 20 minutes, Alfieri said. The pope is committed to transparency regarding his health and wants the public to be informed about his progress, Alfieri said. However, it remains unclear whether he will address the traditional Angelus prayer on Sunday from the clinic, as that decision ultimately rests with him. At the same time, the Vatican denied rumors of a secret meeting between the pope and senior church officials, further fueling speculation about a possible resignation.

Health updates and speculation about the future

However, the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, assured that the pope is on the mend and there is no reason to worry. He urged the public not to speculate about a resignation and stressed that the pope would return to the Vatican soon. However, the issue of resignation remains controversial given the pope's age and health problems, although the head of the Italian Bishops' Conference, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, is optimistic that Francis is aiming for a full recovery Krone.at emerges.