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ÐÓMAPµ¼º½â€™s health improving gradually as he recovers at Casa Santa Marta

ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis continues to show signs of gradual improvement in his health as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at his Vatican residence, according to the Holy See Press Office.

By Vatican News

The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, held a briefing for journalists on Friday to provide an update on ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis’ recovery from bilateral pneumonia.

Mr. Bruni said the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½â€™s health is stable, noting he has shown slight improvements in respiratory and motor functions, as well as in his speech.

The Holy Father continues to gradually reduce the amount of high-flow oxygen he receives through nasal cannulas during the day, accompanied by a slight reduction at night.

According to blood tests carried out on Wednesday, the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½â€™s hematological parameters are normal.

ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis continues to alternate between therapy, prayer, rest, and some work activity, with all Dicasteries of the Roman Curia sending documents to update him on their activity.

The ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ concelebrates Mass every day in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta.

Mr. Bruni said the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ has not had any particular visits to report.

He added that ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis has been informed of the earthquake in Myanmar, saying the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ is praying for the many victims.

On Friday morning, he followed the second Lenten Sermon delivered by Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFMCap, via video link broadcast by Vatican Media.

This Sunday’s Angelus address will be released by the Holy See Press Office as it has on previous Sundays.

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28 March 2025, 12:39