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Gulf Today
10-03-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
Pope thanks doctors, healthcare workers
Pope Francis issued a message on Sunday thanking volunteers for the 'miracle of tenderness' they offer the sick, as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia and doctors reported positive news. After more than three weeks in the hospital, the 88-year-old pope is responding well to treatment and has shown a 'gradual, slight improvement' in recent days. For the fourth Sunday in a row, the 88-year-old Francis didn't appear for his weekly noon blessing, but he met his top deputies and the Holy See distributed the text he would have delivered if he were well enough. In it, the Argentine pope thanked all those who were caring for him and others who are sick and experiencing a 'night of pain.' 'Brothers and sisters, during my prolonged hospitalisation here, I too experience the thoughtfulness of service and the tenderness of care, in particular from the doctors and health care workers, whom I thank from the bottom of my heart,' read the message from Gemelli hospital. 'And while I am here, I think of the many people who in various ways are close to the sick, and who are for them a sign of the Lord's presence. We need this, the 'miracle of tenderness' which accompanies those who are in adversity, bringing a little light into the night of pain,' he wrote. Francis, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, has remained in stable condition at Gemelli, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors reported in a Vatican statement on Saturday. The doctors said that such stability 'as a consequence testifies to a good response to therapy.' It was the first time the doctors had reported that Francis was responding positively to the treatment for the complex lung infection that was diagnosed after he was hospitalised on Feb.14. But they kept his prognosis as 'guarded,' meaning he's not out of danger. On Sunday morning, the Vatican reported he was resting after a quiet night. In his absence, the Vatican's day-to-day operations continued alongside celebrations of its Holy Year, the once-every-quarter-century Jubilee that brings millions of pilgrims to Rome. On Sunday, Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny, who is close to Francis, celebrated the Holy Year Mass for volunteers that Francis was supposed to have celebrated.
Fox News
10-03-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Pope Francis now eating solid foods, showing 'slight gradual improvements,' Vatican says
Pope Francis continued his therapy and prescribed diet, which now includes eating solid foods, the Vatican said in an update on Sunday. The Vatican said he did respiratory and motor physiotherapy and his condition "appears stable, with slight gradual improvements." "However, the overall situation remains complex, prompting doctors to maintain a guarded prognosis," the Vatican also warned in its update. Earlier on Sunday, the Vatican said the pope was responding well to treatment and had shown a "gradual, mild improvement" in recent days as he remains in the hospital recovering from double pneumonia. The night was quiet; the Pope is resting," the Vatican said in its earlier statement. Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after a week-long bout of bronchitis worsened. Doctors first diagnosed the complex viral, bacterial and fungal respiratory tract infection and subsequently the onset of pneumonia in both lungs. This is the fourth Sunday in a row that the pope will not appear for his weekly noon blessing, but the Vatican plans to distribute the message he would have delivered. The pope's condition has remained stable, as he has had no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors said. The doctors said that his stability "as a consequence testifies to a good response to therapy." This marks the first time doctors have reported that Francis, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed when he was younger, was responding well to the prescribed therapies since he was admitted to the hospital more than three weeks ago. Despite Francis' absence, the Vatican's daily operations continued alongside celebrations of its Holy Year, the once-every-quarter-century Jubilee that brings pilgrims from around the world to Rome. The Holy Year is celebrating volunteers this weekend, and many are extending their pilgrimage to pray for Francis outside the hospital. Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny will preside over the Holy Year Mass on Sunday for the volunteers. The pope has been using high flows of supplemental oxygen to help him breathe during the day and a noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask at night.
The Independent
09-03-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Pope Francis shares message from hospital bed after ‘gradual improvement'
Pope Francis has issued a message he would have delivered at his weekly noon blessing if he were well enough, as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia. After more than three weeks in the hospital, doctors on Sunday said the 88-year-old is responding well to treatment and has shown a 'gradual, slight improvement' in recent days. While Francis didn't appear for his weekly noon blessing for a fourth Sunday in a row, he did meet with his top deputies and the Holy See distributed a message, in which the Argentine pope thanked volunteers for the 'miracle of tenderness' they offer others who are sick and experiencing a 'night of pain.' 'Brothers and sisters, during my prolonged hospitalisation here, I too experience the thoughtfulness of service and the tenderness of care, in particular from the doctors and health care workers, whom I thank from the bottom of my heart,' read the message from Gemelli hospital. 'And while I am here, I think of the many people who in various ways are close to the sick, and who are for them a sign of the Lord's presence. 'We need this, the 'miracle of tenderness' which accompanies those who are in adversity, bringing a little light into the night of pain.' Francis, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, has remained in stable condition at Gemelli, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors reported in a Vatican statement on Saturday. The doctors said that such stability 'as a consequence testifies to a good response to therapy.' It was the first time the doctors had reported that Francis was responding positively to the treatment for the complex lung infection that was diagnosed after he was hospitalised on February 14. But they kept his prognosis as 'guarded', meaning he's not out of danger. On Sunday morning, the Vatican reported he was resting after a quiet night. In his absence, the Vatican's day-to-day operations continued alongside celebrations of its Holy Year, the once-every-quarter-century Jubilee that brings millions of pilgrims to Rome. On Sunday, Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny, who is close to Francis, celebrated the Holy Year Mass for volunteers that Francis was supposed to have celebrated. During the Mass in St. Peter's Square, the giant banner bearing Francis' papal coat of arms fluttered from the loggia of the basilica above. Even while in the hospital, Francis is very much still the pope and in charge of the Catholic Church. That was evident too by the fact that the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and chief of staff, Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra, visited the pope on Sunday, for the third time since he has been in the hospital. The Vatican has noted that such meetings are the routine way the pope governs while at the Vatican, making clear that he was getting essential work done from Gemelli. Francis has been using high flows of supplemental oxygen to help him breathe during the day and a noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask at night. He was hospitalised on February 14 for what was then just a bad case of bronchitis. The infection progressed into a complex respiratory tract infection and double pneumonia that has sidelined Francis for the longest period of his 12-year papacy and raised questions about the future.
CBS News
09-03-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Pope thanks volunteers for "miracle of tenderness" as his doctors share positive health update
Pope Francis issued a message Sunday thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick, as the Vatican celebrated the Holy Year Mass for volunteers around the world in his absence. After more than three weeks in the hospital recovering from double pneumonia, the 88-year-old pope's doctors reported positive news about his health over the weekend, saying Francis was responding well to treatment and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days. For the fourth Sunday in a row, the 88-year-old Francis didn't appear for his weekly noon blessing, but he met with his top deputies and the Holy See distributed the text he would have delivered if he were well enough. In it, the Argentine pope thanked all those who were caring for him and others who are sick and experiencing a "night of pain." "Brothers and sisters, during my prolonged hospitalization here, I too experience the thoughtfulness of service and the tenderness of care, in particular from the doctors and health care workers, whom I thank from the bottom of my heart," read the message from Gemelli hospital. "And while I am here, I think of the many people who in various ways are close to the sick, and who are for them a sign of the Lord's presence. We need this, the 'miracle of tenderness' which accompanies those who are in adversity, bringing a little light into the night of pain," he wrote. Francis, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, has remained in stable condition at Gemelli, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors reported in a Vatican statement Saturday. The doctors said that such stability "as a consequence testifies to a good response to therapy." It was the first time the doctors had reported that Francis was responding positively to the treatment for the complex lung infection that was diagnosed after he was hospitalized on Feb. 14. The positive update for Francis followed a few bouts of respiratory crises last week. Doctors characterized the pope's prognosis as "guarded," meaning he's not out of danger. "In order to record these initial improvements in the coming days as well, his doctors have prudently maintained the prognosis as guarded," the Vatican said in a statement. On Sunday morning, the Vatican reported Francis was resting after a quiet night. In his absence, the Vatican's day-to-day operations continued alongside celebrations of its Holy Year, the once-every-quarter-century Jubilee that brings millions of pilgrims to Rome. On Sunday, Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny, who is close to Francis, celebrated the Holy Year Mass for volunteers that Francis was supposed to have celebrated. During the Mass in St. Peter's Square, the giant banner bearing Francis' papal coat of arms fluttered from the loggia of the basilica above. Even while in the hospital, Francis is very much still the pope and in charge of the Catholic Church. That was evident too by the fact that the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and chief of staff, Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra, visited the pope on Sunday, for the third time since he has been in the hospital. The Vatican has noted that such meetings are the routine way the pope governs while at the Vatican, making clear that he was getting essential work done from Gemelli. Francis has been using high flows of supplemental oxygen to help him breathe during the day and a noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask at night. Francis was hospitalized Feb. 14 for what was then just a bad case of bronchitis. The infection progressed into a complex respiratory tract infection and double pneumonia that has sidelined Francis for the longest period of his 12-year papacy and raised questions about the future.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pope Francis responding well, showing gradual improvement as Vatican holds another Holy Year event without him
Pope Francis is responding well to treatment and has shown a "gradual, mild improvement" in recent days as he remains in the hospital recovering from double pneumonia, the Vatican said Sunday. "The night was quiet; the Pope is resting," the Vatican said in a statement. Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after a week-long bout of bronchitis worsened. Doctors first diagnosed the complex viral, bacterial and fungal respiratory tract infection and subsequently the onset of pneumonia in both lungs. Pope Francis Shows 'Slight Improvement' During Fourth Week In Hospital, Vatican Says This is the fourth Sunday in a row that the pope will not appear for his weekly noon blessing, but the Vatican plans to distribute the message he would have delivered. The pope's condition has remained stable, as he has had no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors said. The doctors said that his stability "as a consequence testifies to a good response to therapy." Read On The Fox News App This marks the first time doctors have reported that Francis, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed when he was younger, was responding well to the prescribed therapies since he was admitted to the hospital more than three weeks ago. But his prognosis remains "guarded," doctors said, meaning he is not yet out of danger. Despite Francis' absence, the Vatican's daily operations continued alongside celebrations of its Holy Year, the once-every-quarter-century Jubilee that brings pilgrims from around the world to Rome. The Holy Year is celebrating volunteers this weekend, and many are extending their pilgrimage to pray for Francis outside the hospital. Pope Francis Continues To Rest In Hospital As Vatican's Holy Year Proceeds Without Him Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny will preside over the Holy Year Mass on Sunday for the volunteers. The pope has been using high flows of supplemental oxygen to help him breathe during the day and a noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask at night. The Associated Press contributed to this article source: Pope Francis responding well, showing gradual improvement as Vatican holds another Holy Year event without him
