The Vatican released the first image of Pope Francis in hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff appeared to be breathing unaided in the photo taken during Mass.
The Vatican released the first image of Pope Francis in hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia on Sunday, March 16. The 88-year-old pontiff, admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection, appeared to be breathing unaided in the photo. In the image, Pope Francis is pictured from behind, sitting facing the altar in a chapel at the hospital. The side of his face is visible, and his right hand rests on his lap.
There is no sign that he is receiving supplementary oxygen, which he has been given throughout his stay. The Vatican said the photo was taken on Sunday when the pope celebrated Mass with other priests in the chapel. In its latest medical update, issued on Saturday, the Vatican said Pope Francis was gradually improving and was using less mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing. The pope has been described as being in a stable or improving condition for nearly two weeks, but the Vatican has not yet given a timeframe for his discharge, saying his recovery is going slowly. Pope Francis is prone to lung infections because he had pleurisy as a young adult and had part of one lung removed. He has been receiving both respiratory physiotherapy to help with his breathing and physical therapy to help with his mobility. He has used a wheelchair in recent years due to knee and back pain. Doctors not involved in the pope's care have said he is likely to face a long, fraught road to recovery, given his age and other medical conditions. On Saturday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, in a sign that he intends to continue as pope, despite his health difficulties
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