Pope’s blood tests show ‘slight improvement’, Vatican says Francis, 88, will spend sixth night in hospital Pope has double pneumonia, polymicrobial infection Public events cancelled through Sunday Well-wishers leave flowers outside hospital VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital, is in a stable condition and has shown “slight improvement” in results from recent blood tests, the […] The post Pope Francis, battling pneumonia, shows ‘slight improvement’, Vatican says appeared first on Interaksyon.
Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized with double pneumonia, a serious infection involving two or more microorganisms. His condition is stable, with slight improvement noted in recent blood tests, particularly in inflammatory markers. He is not on a ventilator, is breathing independently, and has been able to sit in an armchair and continue working. Public events have been canceled through Sunday, and well-wishers have left flowers and messages outside the hospital. The Vatican has emphasized the complexity of his clinical situation.
