UPDATE Pope Francis Remains Critical but he Received the Eucharist and Underwent a CT Scan - Prognosis is Cautious
Vatican News released the following update on Pope Francis for the evening of Feb. 25, 2025. “The Holy Father's clinical condition remains critical but stable. There have been no acute respiratory episodes, and hemodynamic parameters continue to be stable.
In the evening, he underwent a scheduled CT scan to radiologically monitor the bilateral pneumonia. The prognosis remains cautious.
In the morning, after receiving the Eucharist, he resumed work activities.”
These work activities include convening a consistory for the promulgation of decrees for the causes of saints. SEE: https://www.catholicnewsworld.com/2025/02/breakingnews-pope-francis-convenes.html
This Tuesday evening update on Pope Francis’ health was published by the Holy See Press Office on 25 February 2025.
Twice-daily statements have been issued to keep the faithful informed as regards the Pope’s health since he was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Friday, 14 February after suffering from bronchitis.
He is currently being treated for double pneumonia and a health update last week noted that he is also showing signs of mild kidney insufficiency, which appears to be under control.
A statement Monday evening noted that, despite the severity of the Pope’s condition, he has shown slight improvement. “No episodes of asthma-like respiratory distress occurred [Monday], and some laboratory tests have shown improvement. The monitoring of his mild kidney insufficiency has not raised any concerns. Oxygen therapy continues, although with slightly reduced flow and oxygen levels.”
The statement said doctors are maintaining a “cautious" prognosis “given the complexity of the clinical picture.”
This Tuesday evening update on Pope Francis’ health was published by the Holy See Press Office on 25 February 2025.
Twice-daily statements have been issued to keep the faithful informed as regards the Pope’s health since he was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Friday, 14 February after suffering from bronchitis.
He is currently being treated for double pneumonia and a health update last week noted that he is also showing signs of mild kidney insufficiency, which appears to be under control.
A statement Monday evening noted that, despite the severity of the Pope’s condition, he has shown slight improvement. “No episodes of asthma-like respiratory distress occurred [Monday], and some laboratory tests have shown improvement. The monitoring of his mild kidney insufficiency has not raised any concerns. Oxygen therapy continues, although with slightly reduced flow and oxygen levels.”
The statement said doctors are maintaining a “cautious" prognosis “given the complexity of the clinical picture.”
Vatican News
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