Vatican News reported that a communiqué issued by the Holy See Press Office, on Feb. 20th in the evening, to journalists says Pope Francis’ health shows a slight improvement, and that during the day he received the Eucharist and was working
“The Holy Father‘s clinical condition is showing slight improvement. He has no fever, and his hemodynamic parameters remain stable. This morning, he received the Eucharist and then dedicated himself to work activities.“
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital on Friday 14th February following a bout of bronchitis.
He was subsequently diagnosed with double pneumonia and his pharmacological therapy was therefore adjusted. Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office explained that the Pope has “focal pneumonia” indicating limited areas of infection in the lungs and not widespread pneumonia. He added that he breathes autonomously and that his heart remains stable.
Twice-daily health updates have shown the Pope rests well at night, continues his therapy, and gets out of bed to have breakfast in the morning.
Source: Vatican News
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