19.02.2025 00:22
The Vatican reported that Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of Catholics and the head of the Vatican State, has developed pneumonia due to a respiratory infection and that his clinical condition continues to present a complex picture.
The spiritual leader of Catholics, Pope Francis, has been receiving treatment for a respiratory infection at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy, since February 14.
BEGINNING OF PNEUMONIA DETECTED IN BOTH LUNGS
In a statement made by the Vatican, it was reported that 88-year-old Pope Francis has the beginning of pneumonia in both lungs, and the treatment initiated for the respiratory infection has become more complex with this development.
"RESPONDING TO TREATMENT"
The statement said, "The Pope's laboratory tests, chest X-ray, and clinical condition continue to present a complex picture. The chest tomography taken of the Pope this afternoon has shown the beginning of bilateral pneumonia that requires more advanced pharmacological treatment. However, the Pope is in good spirits and is responding to treatment."
"WILL STAY IN HOSPITAL UNTIL RECOVERED"
An unnamed official stated that Pope Francis is not on a ventilator and is breathing on his own. While all of the Pope's public events have been canceled until Sunday, it was reported that the Pope will remain in the hospital until he recovers. It was not specified whether the Pope is suffering from a bacterial or viral infection.