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A picture shows the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital where ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis is hospitalised, February 24th A picture shows the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital where ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis is hospitalised, February 24th  (AFP or licensors)

'Slight improvement' in ÐÓMAPµ¼º½'s condition

The Holy See Press Office provides an update on the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½â€™s health: no new episodes of asthma-like respiratory distress; a slight reduction in oxygen flow and levels; and improved test results. His mild kidney insufficiency is not a cause for concern. ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis has resumed work and, in the evening, called the parish in Gaza.

By Vatican News

On Monday evening, the Holy See Press Office provided the following update on ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis' health: 

The Holy Father's clinical condition, despite its severity, has shown a slight improvement.

No episodes of asthma-like respiratory distress occurred today, and some laboratory tests have shown improvement. The monitoring of his mild kidney insufficiency has not raised any concerns. Oxygen therapy continues, although with slightly reduced flow and oxygen levels.

Given the complexity of the clinical picture, the doctors are prudently maintaining their cautious prognosis.

In the morning, the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ received the Eucharist, while in the afternoon, he resumed his work.

In the evening, he called the parish priest of Gaza to express his paternal closeness.

ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis thanks the entire People of God, who in these days have gathered to pray for his health.

It has been reported that the Holy Family parish in Gaza had sent a video, and the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ called to thank them.

It has also been confirmed that the news spread by a French outlet about an apartment that Rome’s Isola Tiberina – Gemelli Isola Hospital reportedly made available to ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis for a supposed transfer is false. In reality, it is an apartment for private patients.

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24 February 2025, 18:46