Pope Francis Reports Steady Recovery Post-Hospitalization

Fri Jul 18 2025 01:45:29 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Pope Francis Reports Steady Recovery Post-Hospitalization

Vatican officials confirm the Pope's health is on the mend after a challenging battle with pneumonia and infection.


In a promising update, Vatican sources announced that Pope Francis' health has steadily improved following his recent hospitalization, where he underwent treatment for pneumonia and related issues.



Pope Francis is gradually recovering after being discharged from Policlinico A. Gemelli in Rome, where he spent 38 days addressing health complications, including pneumonia and severe respiratory episodes. The Vatican reported that he left the hospital on March 23 and has since been recuperating at a guesthouse within the Vatican.

Recent health evaluations indicate positive trends; blood test results were normal, and an X-ray revealed slight lung improvement. Although he still requires oxygen support periodically, the Pope is capable of managing short intervals without it. Notably, his respiratory and motor therapy sessions are yielding favorable results, allowing Francis to move and speak more freely.

His last public appearance was during a brief greeting from a hospital balcony, which showcased the visible impact of his health scare. The pontiff's voice was diminished, and he clearly faced challenges in movement.

In compliance with medical recommendations, Pope Francis has focused on rest and recovery, avoiding visitors since his return. Daily, he participates in Mass with fellow priests and dedicates time to his responsibilities from his desk.

Despite his health concerns, Francis remains active in his ecclesiastical duties, having recently approved canonizations for significant figures in Venezuela and Papua New Guinea, as well as making several episcopal appointments. He also expressed solidarity with those affected by the recent earthquake in Southeast Asia.

In a heartfelt message during a Sunday Angelus, Francis invited the faithful to view the upcoming Lenten period as a time for healing, echoing his personal journey. "I too am experiencing it this way, in my soul and in my body," he reflected in a written statement posted on the Vatican's website.

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