Pope Francis' condition is still
improving as he recovers from a life-threatening bout of
pneumonia, the Vatican said Tuesday, stressing that he needs
less oxygen than before.
The 88-year-old Argentine pontiff recently left hospital after
over five weeks in which doctors twice feared for his life.
It is hoped that he may play some part in upcoming Easter
events, though no confirmation has been given.
The Pope's health, who continues his convalescence at Casa Santa
Marta, continues to improve: a sign of this is also the fact
that in his latest outings he did not have cannulas for the
administration of oxygen. He is improving - the Vatican Press
Office reported today - from a motor and respiratory point of
view and with regard to the use of his voice.
The Pontiff continues his activity with work meetings, in
particular with some superiors of the Curia, including yesterday
the prefect for the Causes of Saints, Card. Marcello Semeraro,
in which he greenlit the first step to sainthood of Sagrada
Familia architect Antoni Gaudi.
In the meantime, the press office said, Francis continues his
therapies, especially from a motor and respiratory point of view
and for the use of his voice.
Regarding oxygen, the Vatican Press Office has always explained,
there are longer periods in which Francis can go without its
administration: high flows remain a residual use, at night, but
only when necessary and mainly for therapeutic purposes.
The Pope regularly sees his referring doctor in the Vatican,
Luigi Carbone, but regarding his expressed desire upon leaving
Gemelli to meet the entire team that treated him, at the moment
there are no indications on when this will be possible.
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