Pope Francis announced today that he has been diagnosed with pneumonia, causing him to cancel several public appearances and meetings.
It's a grim situation for Pope Francis. The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church is grappling with double pneumonia, the Vatican confirms. A CT scan reveals the presence of this lung infection. His condition remains complex, given the polymicrobial infection complicating the treatment.
Pope Francis has been residing in the Gemelli Clinic since last week. With the latest diagnosis, it seems his stay might be extended. Consequently, all of the Pope's appointments for the rest of the week have been canceled.
The Pope's Health: A Rollercoaster Ride
On Monday, the Vatican disclosed that Francis was combating a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, though he was fever-free. His treatment required numerous changes to his medication therapy. Reports suggest a course of corticosteroids is part of the treatment.
The Pope, at 88, has been the second oldest Pope in history since succeeding Benedict XVI in March 2013. His health has shown signs of decline for some time now. He has often found it difficult to maintain long public appearances and appeared breathless. He's remained mostly confined to his Vatican residence.
The Argentine-born Pontiff has faced a barrage of health issues in recent years. This is his fourth hospitalization in less than four years, with two surgeries at the Gemelli Clinic under his belt.
Winter Woes for the Pope
Pope Francis has a penchant for succumbing to respiratory illnesses in the winter. His susceptibility stems from a childhood operation that removed the upper part of his right lung, a detail not often mentioned in reports. He encountered double pneumonia earlier this year, but managed to pull through with a three-day treatment at the clinic.
Despite his latest health issue, Francis remains in high spirits, the Holy See's spokesperson affirms. He expressed gratitude for the concerns and well-wishes from the many believers, and crowds have gathered outside the clinic in Rome to pray for his recovery.
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[1]: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/pope- francis-discharged-hospital-on-june-14-2023-vatican-says-2023-06-14
[5]: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/pope-francis-leaves-hospital-for-home-ahead-of- schedule-1.1658981
- The current health condition of Pope Francis is a concern, as he is battling double pneumonia, confirmed by the Vatican.
- A CT scan has revealed the presence of a lung infection in the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church.
- The complexity of Pope Francis' condition is further compounded by a polymicrobial infection, complicating the treatment process.
- Pope Francis has been residing at the Gemelli Clinic for a week now, and with the latest diagnosis, it seems his stay might be extended.
- As a result, all of the Pope's appointments for the rest of the week have been canceled.
- Previously, the Vatican had disclosed that Francis was battling a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, though he was fever-free at the time.
- His treatment required numerous changes to his medication therapy, with reports suggesting a course of corticosteroids as part of the treatment.
- The Pope, at 88, has been the second oldest Pope in history since succeeding Benedict XVI in March 2013.
- His health has shown signs of decline for some time now, with him finding it difficult to maintain long public appearances and appearing breathless.
- The Argentine-born Pontiff has faced a barrage of health issues in recent years, making this his fourth hospitalization in less than four years.
- He has undergone two surgeries at the Gemelli Clinic during this period.
- Pope Francis has a history of succumbing to respiratory illnesses in the winter, a susceptibility rooted in a childhood operation that removed the upper part of his right lung.
- Despite his latest health issue, Francis remains in high spirits, as confirmed by the Holy See's spokesperson.
- He has expressed gratitude for the concerns and well-wishes from the many believers, and crowds have gathered outside the clinic in Rome to pray for his recovery.
