Vatican Breaks Silence on Pope Francis’ Condition – You Won’t Believe the Latest News!

Pope Francis’ health has been closely watched since he was hospitalized earlier this month. The Vatican has shared several updates about his condition and medical treatment. Now, a new statement gives more details.

On February 14, Vatican News reported that Pope Francis would be admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic hospital after his morning meetings.

Later, the Holy See Press Office confirmed that he had been suffering from bronchitis for several days, making it hard for him to speak during public events.

The Pope had already asked others to read his prepared speeches during different events, including his Wednesday General Audiences. Earlier, on February 6, Vatican News had stated that he would hold his meetings from his home at Casa Santa Marta due to his illness.

When he was admitted to the hospital, doctors ran several tests and focused on treating his bronchitis while preventing any complications.

By February 18, doctors diagnosed Pope Francis with bilateral pneumonia, which made his condition even more concerning. The Holy See Press Office stated that he was receiving strong treatments, including corticosteroids and antibiotics, to fight a serious infection.

Despite his worsening symptoms, reports said that the Pope remained in “good spirits,” spending his time resting, praying, and reading. He also received the Eucharist and thanked those who had been praying for him.

Now, on February 22, Vatican News shared a worrying update from the Holy See Press Office, saying that Pope Francis remains in “critical” condition. A social media post confirmed that the Pope had suffered a breathing crisis that morning, requiring high-flow oxygen.

Blood tests showed he had low platelet levels and anemia, which required blood transfusions. The statement added that while the Pope was awake and sitting in a chair, he was more tired than the day before.

As of February 23, Pope Francis had spent his ninth night in the hospital. A Vatican statement released on Sunday confirmed that he was still being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.

During a press conference, Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the head of the Pope’s medical team, and Dr. Luigi Carbone, the Vice-Director of Vatican healthcare services, spoke to reporters for about forty minutes.

They said the Pope would likely stay in the hospital for at least another week. While they assured the public that he was not in immediate danger of death, they also warned that he was “not out of danger” yet.

Dr. Alfieri explained that the Pope was not on a ventilator but still struggled with breathing, which made it hard for him to move around.

Despite this, he remained engaged in his work. In a lighthearted moment, when a doctor greeted him by saying, “Hello, Holy Father,” the Pope reportedly responded, “Hello, Holy Son.”

Doctors were most worried about the risk of a bacterial infection spreading into his bloodstream, which could cause sepsis.

However, Dr. Alfieri remained hopeful that Pope Francis would eventually be discharged and return to his residence at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican. He warned, though, that the Pope’s chronic breathing problems would continue even after he left the hospital.

According to sources familiar with the situation, Pope Francis has been in severe pain and has privately expressed doubts about his recovery.

On Sunday, doctors at Gemelli Hospital made the difficult decision to prevent him from giving his usual morning Angelus sermon—something he rarely skips, even when hospitalized. Insiders say the Pope is now strictly following medical advice, which is a big change from his usual determination to keep up with his schedule.

This is not the first time Pope Francis has faced serious health problems. In March 2023, he was hospitalized for several days due to a respiratory infection.

The Vatican said at the time that he had trouble breathing and was taken to Gemelli Hospital for tests. Doctors ruled out COVID-19 but said he needed to stay in the hospital for treatment.

During his recovery, the Pope thanked people around the world for their support and prayers. A few months later, in June 2023, he was hospitalized again for surgery to treat a painful incisional hernia.

The condition, caused by previous surgeries, had been blocking his intestines. He stayed in the hospital for nine days before returning to the Vatican. He entered quietly through a side gate, avoiding reporters outside.

Over the years, Pope Francis has built relationships with many well-known figures, including celebrities. As his health remains a major concern, supporters from all over the world continue to send prayers and well wishes.