By CNA Staff
Vatican City, Mar 2, 2025 / 14:42 pm
Pope Francis was admitted to Romes’ Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis.
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Pope Francis on Sunday has not required mechanical ventilation as he continues to receive treatment for a “complex” medical situation, the Holy See Press Office tells journalists on Sunday evening.
“The clinical conditions of the Holy Father have remained stable throughout today; the Pope has not required non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but only oxygen therapy with high flow,” the statement said, adding that the pontiff is without fever.
The statement confirms that Pope Francis participated in Holy Mass in the chapel Sunday morning, alternating between rest and prayer throughout the day. He also met officials after his morning coffee.
Vatican sources indicate the situation is more stable now, with the Sunday evening medical bulletin showing no direct consequences from Friday’s health crisis.
However, officials cautioned that “it remains a complex situation with risk of criticality.”
Faithful and members of religious orders from around the world continue to gather in front of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, holding “marathon” prayer vigils for Pope Francis after his more than two-week hospitalization.
Faithful and religious people from around the world continue to gather in front of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, holding “marathon” prayer vigils for Pope Francis's health on his 16th day of hospitalization.
