On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that it canceled two of Pope Francis’s scheduled events for the upcoming weekend.
Consequently, adjustments to the Pope’s itinerary are now necessary.
As the 88-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized for bronchitis at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, concerns about his health have increased.
Moreover, these cancellations indicate the need for “adequate hospitalization” due to his “complex clinical picture.”
The situation highlights the challenges the Pope faces as he recovers from this illness.
The Vatican has canceled events, including the Jubilee audience originally scheduled for Saturday, February 22. A senior Vatican official will preside over a Sunday morning mass in place of the pope. Unfortunately, there has been no announcement about the Angelus prayer, which the pope typically delivers at midday on Sundays; he missed it last weekend.
On Friday, Pope Francis entered the hospital after struggling to read his texts in public for several days.
Consequently, his medical team decided that hospitalization was necessary to address these issues effectively.
Doctors diagnosed his condition as a “polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract,” leading to necessary adjustments in his treatment plan.
The Vatican confirmed on Monday evening that his condition remains stable, with no fever reported, and that he is continuing with prescribed treatments.
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Despite his hospitalization, Pope Francis has remained engaged in limited activities.
On Monday morning, he received the Eucharist and spent time reading and working on documents, according to the Vatican.
The statement emphasized that the pope felt deeply moved by the outpouring of well wishes and messages of support worldwide.
Furthermore, this global expression of kindness greatly impacted him during this time.
This latest health challenge adds to a series of medical issues for the Argentine Jesuit leader, who has undergone hernia and colon surgery since 2021 and frequently uses a wheelchair due to a knee ailment.
Pope Francis has led the Catholic Church since 2013 and continues to maintain a demanding schedule despite his health struggles.
The Vatican has not provided a specific timeline for his discharge but emphasized that his condition requires careful monitoring.
Further updates on his health and upcoming commitments are expected in the coming days.
