Friday Update: Pope Francis’ condition remains stable as recovery progresses
There are no significant developments in the clinical condition of Pope Francis, who remains stable. For this reason, his medical team has decided not to release the scheduled bulletin on Friday evening.
The Holy See Press Office confirmed this decision, emphasizing that it signals an encouraging indication of the Pope’s health status.
A medical update is expected tomorrow evening; however, in light of the Pope’s stable condition, bulletins will be issued less frequently. Likewise, the daily morning update on how the Holy Father spent the night will no longer be provided.
The Pope’s recovery is progressing steadily, and time is needed to ensure that improvements are sustained.
Throughout the day, Pope Francis engaged in prayer and continued his respiratory and physiotherapy sessions.
Pope Francis had a quiet night as the Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia enter their last day, according to the Holy See Press Office.
By Vatican News 3/14/2025
The Holy See Press Office released a statement on Friday morning to update journalists on the Pope’s night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
“The Pope had a quiet night,” said the statement.
The Pope has been following the annual Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia via video link with the Paul VI Hall, which are scheduled to conclude on Friday.
Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, has offered twice-daily reflections on the theme “The Hope of Eternal Life” for officials of the Roman Curia.
On Friday, Pope Francis continued the prescribed treatments, including motor physiotherapy.
On Thursday evening, the Press Office said Pope Francis had celebrated the 12th anniversary of his election to the See of Peter with healthcare staff attending him.
The Holy Father continues to alternate between non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night and high-flow oxygenation with nasal cannulas during the day.
The Press Office is expected to release a new medical bulletin on the Pope’s health on Friday evening.
He was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 to receive treatment for bilateral pneumonia.
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