Shafaq News/ Pope Francis is gradually regaining strengthduring his hospital treatment, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, head of theVatican’s doctrinal office, said on Saturday.
At the presentation of a new book of poetry by the pope,Fernández stated, “The pope is recovering well, but the high-flow oxygen hascaused throat dryness, making it necessary for him to adjust his speech again.However, his overall physical condition has improved and returned to itsprevious state.” He dismissed speculation about a possible retirement,affirming that the pontiff "will return to his previous state."
The latest Vatican health update described his condition asstable with slight improvements in breathing and movement. No official date hasbeen set for his return to the Vatican.
The Vatican released the first photo of Pope Francis sincehis hospitalization at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
The Holy See Press Office has released a picture of Pope Francis in prayer after concelebrating the Eucharist this morning. It's the first to be released since the Pope's hospitalisation on 14 February. Photo © Holy See Press Office pic.twitter.com/U2vvzAI1gv
— Vatican News (@VaticanNews) March 16, 2025The 88-year-old pope has spent five weeks in the hospitaldue to double pneumonia. On March 6, the Vatican released a brief audiorecording in which he was heard speaking in a weak and interrupted voice.
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