Vatican releases first image of Pope Francis since he fell ill
- Pope Francis shows slight improvements in his treatment for pneumonia, reported by the Vatican on March 17, 2025.
- The 88-year-old pontiff now spends part of the day using ordinary supplemental oxygen, transitioning from a noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask.
- His condition has stabilized after a month of hospitalization, and the Vatican has suspended morning updates indicating this stabilization.
- The Vatican released a photo of him that reassured well-wishers, showing him in prayer without nasal tubes.
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He continues live the last hour about the state of health of Pope Francis. The Holy Father requires a lower flow of oxygen in his therapy after 33 days admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome because of his breathing problems and, for small transfers, he can dispense with nasal cannulas. His doctors have found "light improvement" with respiratory and motor physiotherapy and his situation remains "stable", according to Vatican sources. The Holy See …
Pope Francis’ Health Update: Improvements in Respiratory Treatment - teleSUR English
Pope Francis shows improvement in respiratory treatment after 32 days at Gemelli Hospital. Holy See confirms stable condition and shares first image of him concelebrating Mass. Related: Update on Pope Francis’s Health: Slight Improvements in a Complex Context On March 17, the Holy See Press Office released a report on Pope Francis’ health, indicating slight improvements in his respiratory treatment after 32 days of hospitalization at Rome’s Geme…
Pope Francis continues to show signs of improvement and, according to the most recent medical report issued this Monday by the Vatican Press Office, he now needs a lower supply of oxygen. He also reports that for short journeys, the Pontiff can already move without depending on the nasal cannulas, and his state of health remains stable.On the other hand, the Holy See has explained that the visible inflammation in Pope Francis' hand in the photo …
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