Pope Francis must relearn to speak after oxygen therapy, cardinal says

Pope Francis must relearn to speak after oxygen therapy, cardinal says

He is slowly regaining his strength, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez said.

The Pope has been hospitalized for five weeks. When he is discharged, he will have to learn to speak again. – The high-flow therapy dries everything out, says Cardinal V

Pope's medical staff to speak to press on Saturday evening

On Saturday evening, members of the Pope Francis' medical team will speak to journalists from Rome's Gemelli hospital, for only the second time since he was hospitalised last month. Read all

After Weeks of Oxygen Therapy, Pope Francis Will Have to Relearn How To Speak – Top Cardinal Denies Pontiff Thinking of Resigning

Amid growing health concerns, Pope Francis faces the challenge of relearning to speak after extensive oxygen therapy, while a high-ranking cardinal insists that resignation is not on the pontiff's agenda.

Pope continues to improve, no date yet for hospital discharge

ROME – As Pope Francis marks five weeks in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, doctors have said he continues to improve but have not yet given an expected discharge date, while top aides have said a ‘new phase’ of the papacy is expected upon the pope’s eventual return. The Vatican’s press office Friday told journalists that “the pope’s condition remains stable,” and that he continues to show small improvements in breathing and motor skills. Francis is no …

The Pontifex is above the mountain after its pneumonia on both sides, but still has to contend with unpleasant consequences of his illness. He now has to "relearn speaking," said a cardinal. On Sunday, the head of the church wants to show himself for the first time in five weeks. More than a month ago, the 88-year-old had been admitted to hospital because of bronchitis – the state of health became dramatic when a pneumonia on both sides develope…