Word update to Pope Francis: stable, but forecast remains reserved!

Word update to Pope Francis: stable, but forecast remains reserved!

Vatikanstadt, Italien - The concern for Pope Francis continues to concern the Catholic world. After a worrying respiratory crisis on Friday afternoon, his health on Saturday, March 1, 2025, stabilized from the Vatican according to official information. The 88-year-old, who is located in the Gemelli Clinic in Rome, received a combination of mechanical non-invasive ventilation and highly concentrated oxygen therapy. According to the Vatican, the Pope is free of fever, and no increased values of white blood cells have been found. These values have remained stable, and there were no other seizures of bronchospasms that had previously led to his health setback, such as .

In the afternoon, Francis took part in a prayer act and received communion in the papal private chapel. It moves independently and continues to be full of consciousness. The Vatican announced on Saturday evening, but had to be canceled the traditional prayer of fishing in which the Pope appears publicly. Instead, a prayer for rosary took place in St. Peter's Basilica to ask for the recovery of the Pope. Despite the relative stability, the medical forecast remains careful, since the circumstances are complex, such as CNA German reported .

The last updates show that the Pope is actively working with his physiotherapy and is committed to his recovery. Sources from the Vatican report that it is in a good mood and is vigilant and oriented. The believers are optimistic about these positive signals, even if the medical situation must continue to be observed closely.