Pope Francis apparently showed a “slight improvement” and Vatican’s statement states that the current oxygen is responding well to therapy.
The 88 -year -old Pontif is in the hospital since February 14, when he was admitted for respiratory problems that were later found to be bilateral pneumonia.
Doctors are covering the pope’s prognosis as they continue to evaluate its position.

Mexican painter Roberto Markz puts a painting of Pope Francis, built outside Rome Agostino Jemely Hospital, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
On Thursday, Pope thanked those who were praying for their recovery. Vatican sources said the recording “was a clear effort for them”, indicating that the sound from the pope’s oxygen machine can be heard in Audio DO.
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“We could hear yesterday that he was getting oxygen by the nose during Audio Dio, clearly he would not read Angeles,” Vatican sources told Fox News.

On September 26, 2024, Pope Francis gives waves to Pope Francis believers after a meeting of Luxembourg during a four -day apostolic tour in Luxembourg and Belgium in Luxembourg City. (Simon Wohlfhert/AFP/Getty)
Ash Wednesday also looked different this year, as the pop was unable to lead the group. Instead, Cardinal Angelo de Donatis read the Pope loudly at Santa Sabrina Basilica in Rome.
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Pope has a long history of respiratory problems. When he was only 21, Pope Francis was a part of his lungs, which was removed after the development of the plurici, which is inflammation of the lungs. Now, according to Vatican sources, it continues to cure for bilateral pneumonia.

Pope has been hospitalized with pneumonia and bronchial infections from February 14. Candles with its pictures have been placed on February 19, 2025 under the statue of Pope John Paul II in Rome. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
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Since the first hospital in February, ATH Thaliko around the world has prayed for Pope Francis. These include Vice President JD Vans, who prayed for the pop during last month’s national prayer breakfast.
“Every day I and my children have said prayers for the Holy Father, and we pray for their health, and we pray for her comfort because it feels very serious.”






