Pope Francis still fighting pneumonia after a week in hospital
Pope Francis is showing signs of improvement after a week in the hospital, having gotten up for breakfast Friday morning. The 88-year-old pontiff is being treated for pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection that developed after a case of bronchitis worsened.
While the Vatican reported a "slight improvement" in his overall condition and noted his heart is functioning well, it remains uncertain how effective the drug therapies will be. Doctors have indicated that recovery from pneumonia in a patient of his age and condition could take up to two weeks. The situation has also prompted discussion among cardinals about the possibility of Francis resigning if his health deteriorates to the point where he can no longer fulfill his duties, a possibility he has previously acknowledged.
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Pope Francis is showing signs of improvement after a week in the hospital, having gotten up for breakfast Friday morning. The 88-year-old pontiff is being treated for pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection that developed after a case of bronchitis worsened.
While the Vatican reported a "slight improvement" in his overall condition and noted his heart is functioning well, it remains uncertain how effective the drug therapies will be. Doctors have indicated that recovery from pneumonia in a patient of his age and condition could take up to two weeks. The situation has also prompted discussion among cardinals about the possibility of Francis resigning if his health deteriorates to the point where he can no longer fulfill his duties, a possibility he has previously acknowledged.
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