Francis has hit the three-week mark in hospital with no indication of when he may return to the Vatican
Candles and flowers for Pope Francis are laid in front of the hospital where he is being treated in Italy. Photograph: Andrew Medichini/APhas given no indication of when he might come out, or when he could resume anything like his usually demanding work schedule.
“The best advice would be to let him rest, let him take whatever time he needs to get well again,” he told Reuters.on Thursday night giving thanks to all those praying for him. His voice was broken, breathless and hard to understand. Loredana Sarmati, professor of infectious diseases at Rome's Tor Vergata University, said it would be possible to start talking about recovery only once the guarded prognosis was lifted.
Doctors observing the situation drew comfort from the fact he has not had a repeat episode since Monday. Likewise, they said it was reassuring he has not had any reported fever since February 14th and that, according to the Vatican, his blood tests have remained stable. If his condition did deteriorate, the next step could involve sedating him and placing an oxygen tube into his throat.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pope health update: Vatican say Pope Francis is still resting amid pneumonia battlePope Francis's health has been suffering and he has been in hospital for just under three weeks amid a battle with pneumonia, but the Holy See Press Office issued an update this morning
Read more »
Vatican shares new update on health of Pope Francis after 12 days in hospitalThe latest Vatican statement shared on Wednesday morning said: 'The Pope had a quiet night and is resting', 12 days after he was admitted for a double lung infection and early kidney failure.
Read more »
Pope Francis sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia, Vatican saysDoctors say Francis is not out of danger, but has had no further respiratory crises since Saturday
Read more »
Pope Francis health LIVE updates as Vatican confirms pontiff in critical conditionThe Pope, 88, is being treated for double pneumonia and chronic bronchitis at Gemelli hospital in Rome
Read more »
Surprise Pope Francis health update issued by Vatican as doctors stay vigilantPope Francis showed slight improvement in his health as the Vatican reported no further respiratory crises, but doctors remain cautious due to his fragile condition and ongoing battle with pneumonia and kidney insufficiency.
Read more »
Pope Francis has seen a 'slight improvement' as Vatican issue statementYesterday the Vatican issued a more positive health update on Pope Francis than in recent days, as they said there has been a slight improvement in his condition
Read more »