Pope Francis' plans to reform the church are alive and well

Pope Francis' plans to reform the church are alive and well

(RNS) — It was a close call, but Francis’ emergence from Gemelli Hospital ensures that implementation of the Synod on Synodality's goals will outlast him.

ROMA.- After the discharge of last Sunday and in the process of convalescence in his house of Santa Marta, the Pope continues to improve slowly, taking small steps every day. Thanks to the rehabilitation exercises, he is also gradually recovering his speech. So the Holy See Press Room announced this Friday. “What we know is that the Holy Father continues with his pharmacological therapy, with his respiratory physiotherapy, his motor physiotherap…

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Credit: Vatican Media/Screenshot Pope Francis waves from a balcony at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Sunday, March 23, 2025, following weeks of hospitalization for bilateral pneumonia. ANALYSIS: Who will lead the Holy Week liturgies? Will Francis meet in person with King Charles? These are just some of the questions the Vatican must answer in the coming days.

The Pope's situation is “stationary” and there are “slight improvements” in the word. This is reported by the Vatican press office. The Pope needs oxygen but the high-flow oxygen that remains only for part of the night has been reduced. For the rest it is helped with more ordinary oxygenation.