Pope Francis’s health raises serious concerns: the latest revelations
Since his hospitalization on February 14 following severe bronchitis, Pope Francis’s health has been a source of serious concern. While the Vatican has attempted to reassure the public in recent days, his doctor’s statements on Friday, February 21, shed a more somber light on the situation.
Bilateral pneumonia and a complex clinical picture
Pope Francis, 88, is suffering from bilateral pneumonia, a serious complication of the bronchitis he had been suffering from for a week prior to his hospitalization. According to doctors, his condition requires extensive and prolonged medical care. The Vatican initially downplayed the seriousness of the situation, but Professor Sergio Alfieri, the Holy Father’s physician, offered a more nuanced statement during a press briefing this Friday.
He stated that the Pope “is not out of danger” and that he will have to remain hospitalized “at least all of next week.” These statements contrast with official Vatican statements, which had previously emphasized his condition.
A disrupted schedule, but one activity carried out
Despite his hospitalization, Pope Francis continues to fulfill his responsibilities. He has had to cancel several engagements in his busy schedule, but he meets with his closest collaborators, reads and signs documents, and makes phone calls. This activity demonstrates his determination to remain involved, even in difficult circumstances.
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