The Pope, who was diagnosed with double-sided pneumonia, was reported to be in stable condition and able to breathe without oxygen support. The Vatican also said in the evening: “Blood tests show a slight improvement, especially in inflammation indicators.”

It was reported that Pope Francis, who was diagnosed with double-sided pneumonia, is not receiving additional oxygen support, can breathe on his own and is in stable condition. New information has been shared about the health condition of the Pope, who has been receiving treatment at Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February 14 due to severe bronchitis. According to the information shared with journalists accredited to the Vatican regarding the health condition of Pope Francis, who was diagnosed with double-sided pneumonia in the hospital yesterday, the Pope spent the night ‘calmly’. He was able to have breakfast in the morning. Based on Vatican sources, the Pope could get up from his bed, his condition was stable, and he was not receiving additional oxygen support to breathe on his own. It was also reported that the Pope’s heart was in good condition. In a written statement by the Vatican in the evening, it was stated that “The Pope’s clinical condition is stable. Blood tests evaluated by the health team show a slight improvement, especially in inflammation indicators. After breakfast, he read some newspapers and continued his work with his closest colleagues. In the afternoon, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited him, and they met privately for 20 minutes.”

Meloni: We joked, as usual; he hasn’t lost his sense of humour

A written statement from the Prime Ministry also emphasized that Meloni conveyed her wishes for a speedy recovery to the Pope on behalf of his government and the Italian nation. Meloni, whose opinion was included in the statement, stated that she was happy to see the Pope fit and said, “We joked as usual. He hasn’t lost his famous sense of humour.”

In the meantime, speaking to the newspaper La Repubblica, the Scientific Director of the Italian Infectious Diseases Association, Prof. Dr. Massimo Andreoni, stated that the Pope’s illness was a lung disease frequently seen in the elderly. Andreoni noted that the Pope’s problem was caused by different microbes and that a complex picture emerged because the treatments for these were different.

“It suggests that he is responding well to treatment.”

Although the Pope’s age does not make things easier for his colleagues, Andreoni said, “The fact that the Pope does not have a fever and continues his work is a good sign. All of these suggest that he is responding well to treatment. His cardiovascular system is also seen to be good.”

“It suggests that he is responding well to treatment.”

Although the Pope’s age does not make things easier for his colleagues, Andreoni said, “The fact that the Pope does not have a fever and continues his work is a good sign. All of these suggest that he is responding well to treatment. His cardiovascular system is also seen to be in good shape.”

In a statement made by the Vatican yesterday regarding the health condition of the Pope, who was admitted to the hospital last Friday after suffering from bronchitis since the beginning of the month and was later announced to have a polymicrobial infection in his respiratory tract, it was reported that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia and that his clinical condition continued to paint a complicated picture.

The Pope’s weekend events were cancelled. Following the Vatican’s statement yesterday, news spread in the press and social media that the Pope’s condition was worsening.