Worry About Pope Francis: Vatican Releases Result of Computed Tomography

The Vatican expects that the results of the computed tomography will provide information about the further course of the serious pneumonia and the chances of recovery for Pope Francis. The results are to be announced on Wednesday evening.

Health Condition of Pope Francis Remains Critical

Pope Francis, who had a quiet night at the Roman Gemelli Hospital, continues his therapy from a chair and works. The health condition of the Pope, who has been at the Roman Polyclinic "Agostino Gemelli" since February 14, remains critical but stable, the Vatican announced on Tuesday evening. No acute respiratory distress has occurred, as was the case last week, and the blood values remain stable. The Pope is receiving additional oxygen through a so-called nasal cannula. He is eating normally, according to the Vatican.

Pope Francis Appointed Four Bishops

The Pope has meanwhile continued his work. According to Vatican reports on Wednesday, he appointed four bishops. The Holy See also announced that on February 11, 2025 (before his admission to the Gemelli Hospital), the Pope established the "Commissio de donationibus pro Sancta Sede," whose specific task is to "encourage donations through appropriate campaigns among the faithful, the bishops' conferences, and other potential benefactors."

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square

On Tuesday evening, believers gathered for the second evening in a row at St. Peter's Square for the rosary prayer, led by Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. The Vatican had called on believers to participate in the daily rosary prayer for Francis at St. Peter's Square starting Monday. Believers will also pray for the sick Francis at St. Peter's Square on Wednesday evening. The devotion will be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals.

Phone Call from Pope Francis with Gaza Parish

Despite his illness, the Pope continued to call the parish in Gaza, as he has done every afternoon since the outbreak of the war. "As the Parish of the Holy Family in Gaza, we are always happy and moved to hear his voice. It gives us so much comfort. It is a great joy, even amidst so many trials, to know that the Holy Father, despite his delicate health condition, continues to think and pray for peace in Gaza," said the parish priest of Gaza, Father Gabriel Romanelli, in a video sent to the Italian news agency ANSA. Meanwhile, the beatification of the Italian policeman Salvo D'Acquisto, murdered by the Nazis, is approaching. The young Carabiniere saved 22 civilians from execution in 1943 by voluntarily going to his death for them. Pope Francis has now recognized D'Acquisto's actions as exemplary "dedication of life," as the Vatican announced. This brings the beatification of the Neapolitan closer.

(APA/Red)

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