Pope Francis Hospitalized With Pneumonia But Stable

 

 

Pope Francis has been in the hospital for over a week. Doctors at Rome’s Gemelli Clinic have diagnosed him with bilateral pneumonia. The Vatican is continuously providing updates on the health of the Bishop of Rome, and the faithful increasingly wonder if Francis will decide to resign.

 

Doctors report he is not at risk of life but remains under careful observation.

 

Pope Francis is currently hospitalized at Policlinico Gemelli following a diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, linked to complications from polymicrobial infection. Latest updates from his medical team indicate he is stable and no longer at immediate risk of life, though the situation remains serious.

According to the doctors attending him, “Papa Francesco non è fuori pericolo, ma adesso non è in pericolo di vita.” This assessment was made during a recent press briefing, where they confirmed the Pope is not reliant on machinery and is maintaining his good spirits, emphasizing the importance of transparency about his health.

 

Having been hospitalized since last Friday, February 22, 2025, the Vatican announced earlier today, “Papa Francesco ha riposato bene,” indicating he had a comfortable night after starting his treatment regimen. The expectation is for him to remain hospitalized at least throughout the upcoming week.

The medical team is cautiously optimistic. Professor Sergio Alfieri, who is overseeing the Pope’s treatment, stated, “La malattia cronica rimane, ma la sua testa è quella di un 60enne,” referring to the Pope’s mental sharpness and determination at 88 years of age. Bergoglio is reportedly responsive to therapies, and the hope is for him to overcome the infection without escalation to more severe health risks such as sepsis, which the doctors are monitoring closely.