After being hospitalized for a flare-up of a lung disease, Pope Francis was forced to cancel the Angelus scheduled for Sunday 16 February 2025. The Pontiff, after being hospitalized at the Gemelli Polyclinic, is following a therapy modified by the doctors and has been recommended complete rest.
The Holy See has communicated that the Pope is responding well to treatment, but as a precaution his public engagements have been reduced to allow him to fully recover his strength.
The Pope's clinical situation: official program suspended
The 87-year-old Pope has a long history of health problems, including a lung infection that had already forced him to be hospitalized in an emergency last December. However, the current situation does not seem to be a cause for particular concern. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni stressed that the Holy Father needs rest, but he is improving. According to the latest news, Pope Francis will remain under medical observation for a few more days, during which the effectiveness of the therapy will be monitored. official program of the Pope, including weekly meetings and audiences, was suspended and the Vatican has asked the faithful to join in prayer for the Pope's speedy recovery.
Despite the situation, the Pope expressed his desire to continue working, albeit with limitations, and to maintain daily contact with his collaborators, signaling his strong will to continue his pastoral ministry. The hope is that, with the prescribed rest, Francis will soon be able to return to his activities.
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