Pope Francis According to the Vatican News, although he was hospitalized for 7 days due to the onset of pneumonia, breakfast was still available.
After breakfast, the Pope reportedly read the newspaper and did some work before taking the Eucharist before lunch. Vatican News reported that medical staff clearly saw “slight progress”.
The candle of the portrait of Francis is located at the bottom of the statue of Pope John II at the Gemelli Hospital, and the pope was hospitalized on February 17, 2025. (Tiziana Fabi/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis’ medical condition: What do you know about bilateral pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, was initially hospitalized for bronchitis on February 14 and was later diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. He is still receiving treatment Jegley Hospital in Rome.
“Most bacterial infections that occur in the case of bronchodilation and asthmatic bronchitis require the use of antibiotic cortisone to make the treatment more complicated,” Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
Pope Francis held his manners in a weekly general audience on February 12, 2025 at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican City. (Vatican media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)
Vatican says Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, Vatican says
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the pope on Wednesday and said he was “smart and quick to react.” She also reportedly said the pope was joking with her and showed no signs of losing his sense of humor.
On June 14, 2024, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended the G7 summit by Pope Francis at Borgo Egnazia Resort in Savelletri, Italy. (via Reuters via Vatican media/handouts)
Pope Francis suffered Breathing problems for many years. At the age of 21, after he developed pleurisitis, part of his lungs had been removed, which relieves inflammation of the membranes in his lungs.
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The pope also fell in December and January. After the second autumn of his residence, Pope Francis’ arms were placed on a sling to secure it. The Vatican said at the time that this was a “precautionary measure.”
Melissa Rudy and Angelica Stable of Fox News contributed to the report.
