Pope Francis, 88, “remained stable compared to the previous days” and had no “episodes of respiratory failure” on Thursday, his day 21 at the hospital, according to the Vatican.
The Pope “continued with respiratory and motor physiotherapy with benefit,” said the Vatican press office, the Holy See. “Hemodynamic parameters and blood tests remained stable. He did not present fever.”
“Doctors still maintain the forecast as reserved,” said the Vatican.
The Vatican said that “in view of the stability of the clinical image”, it will not provide another medical update about the Pope until Saturday.
The Pope “remained stationary” Wednesday “without showing any episode of respiratory failure,” and rested peacefully during the night until Thursday, said the Vatican.
The candles and the flowers for Pope Francis are placed in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, Thursday, March 6, 2025, where the Pontiff is hospitalized since February 14.
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Pope Francis spent his twenty day at the hospital on Wednesday in an armchair, participated in the “ritual blessing of the holy ashes that the celebrant imposed him” and received the Eucharist, said the Vatican.
“During the morning he also called Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of the Sagrada Familia in Gaza. In the afternoon, he alternated with the work,” said the Vatican.
