The prognosis for Pope Francis has been lifted, after 25 days of hospitalization at the Gemelli hospital in Rome for bilateral pneumonia.

The bulletin speaks of "consolidated improvements" in the Pontiff's health , which is why the doctors have decided to lift the prognosis.

«However, given the complexity of the clinical picture and the significant infectious picture presented upon admission, it will be necessary to continue, for additional days, the pharmacological medical therapy in a hospital environment », the bulletin reports.

In short, the fact that the doctors have released the prognosis means that Francis "is not in imminent danger of life" , but " the picture remains complex and other dangers remain , also due to his age, and for this reason he must remain in hospital, for treatment in a protected environment", Vatican sources explain. So much so that this night the Pontiff will also switch to oxygen with non-invasive mechanical ventilation with a mask.

Bergoglio's clinical conditions, the bulletin states, continue to be stable. The improvements recorded in the previous days have further consolidated, as confirmed by both blood tests and clinical objectivity and by the good response to pharmacological therapy .

This morning the Holy Father was able to follow the Spiritual Exercises in connection with the Paul VI Hall, then received the Eucharist and went to the Chapel of the private apartment for a moment of prayer. In the afternoon he once again joined the Spiritual Exercises of the Curia, following via video link. During the day he alternated prayer with rest .

(Unioneonline/L)

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