17.03.2025 15:55
The Vatican shared a single photo of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of Catholics and the Head of State of the Vatican, praying while receiving treatment for a respiratory illness.
The Vatican made a statement regarding the condition of the 88-year-old Pope, who has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February 14 due to severe bronchitis and has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, and shared a photo. In the photo shared by the Vatican Press Office, Pope Francis is seen praying in a chapel near his room on the 10th floor of the hospital during Sunday mass.
CONDITION STABLE
The Vatican Press Office stated that the Pope's condition is stable, noting that physical therapy and respiratory physiotherapy are ongoing. It was reported that the Pope spent his day in worship, resting, and doing a bit of work.