“The painting is still complex. It is no longer in critical condition (…), but the forecast is still reserved“, Said this source, specifying that the 88 -year -old Argentine pontiff Continue with its treatment and respiratory physiotherapy.
The spiritual leader of 1,400 million Catholics in the world He was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14 For bronchitis, which resulted in double pneumonia. However, all alarms jumped when the health of the First Latin American Pope And, on February 25 at night, the Vatican explained that his condition was critical but stable.
The last medical report, released on the night of February 27, reported that his health continued to improve, but that given the complexity of the clinical picture, More days of stability were required Before modifying your forecast.
Although the reserved prognosis is especially applied to the most serious cases, doctors also use it in cases where They cannot determine an exact forecast before the unpredictable evolution of the patient’s state.
This hospitalization, the fourth and longer since 2021 of the Pope, generates Concern for the previous problems that weakened their health In recent years: operations in the colon and abdomen, and difficulties in walking.
In addition, he has reopened the questions about their ability to perform their functionsespecially when canon law does not provide any disposition in case of a serious problem that may affect its lucidity
Quiet night
Jorge Bergoglio, who in recent times ruled out the idea of resigninghis work from the hospital was resumed at the beginning of the week, authorizing canonizations and appointing bishopsalthough without making public appearances.
“The Pope He got up, had breakfast and read the newspapers“, Comments this Friday the Vatican Fountain. Shortly before, the Holy See reported that, as in the previous days, it spent a quiet night.
As prayers occur in the world for their speedy recovery, another question is When will your first public appearance make From its hospitalization.
In July 2021, the Pontiff went to a balcony of the Gemelli Hospital to pronounce the traditional Angelus days after his admission. At the moment, it is unknown if it will do the same on Sunday, March 2, after the two precedents are absent.
Francisco already annulled his audience scheduled on Saturday, March 1 on the occasion of the jubilee and will not participate in the Mass on the occasion of the Ash Wednesday, on March 5, which will preside over Cardinal Angelo of Donatis.
This information announces that your hospitalization could still be extended. According to the newspaper Il Messaggero, the Vatican He prepares to manage a long absence of the pontiff.
But in the middle of the Holy Catholic year, usually celebrated every 25 years and that attracts millions of pilgrims to Rome, many faithful do not hesitate to move to the gates of the hospital to approach their spiritual leader.
“We would like to be able to enter the Pope’s feet, but it represents a lot to be here even if it is,” Flor Mercado García, a 66 -year -old woman, told AFP, who went to Gemelli with a group of Mexican pilgrims.