Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for over two weeks with a severe respiratory infection, is showing signs of improvement. The 88-year-old pontiff no longer requires mechanical ventilation to breathe, according to the Vatican.
Pope Francis 's health showed signs of improvement on Sunday as he remained stable and no longer required mechanical ventilation, according to the Vatican . The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli hospital for over two weeks since February 14th due to a severe respiratory infection that led to complications.
While his condition is still described as 'guarded' due to the complexity of his medical situation, the pope's ability to breathe independently without mechanical assistance is a positive development
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