Pope Francis Has Restful Night

| 02/26/2025

The Holy See Press Office informed journalists on Wednesday morning that Pope Francis remains critical but stable while receiving treatment for double pneumonia

A woman holds a rosary as people join Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, in the recitation of the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican February 25, 2025.
A woman holds a rosary as people join Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, in the recitation of the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican February 25, 2025. Pope Francis has been hospitalized since February 14 and has double pneumonia. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

“The Pope had a quiet night and is resting,” the Holy See Press Office informed journalists with a statement on Wednesday morning.

The Tuesday evening update on Pope Francis’ health noted that Pope Francis’ “clinical condition remains critical but stable. There have been no acute respiratory episodes, and hemodynamic parameters continue to be stable.”

“In the evening, he underwent a scheduled CT scan to radiologically monitor the bilateral pneumonia. The prognosis remains guarded,” continued Tuesday evening’s statement. “In the morning, after receiving the Eucharist, he resumed work activities.”

Twice-daily statements have kept the faithful informed about the Pope’s health since he was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Friday, February 14, following a bout of bronchitis.

He is currently being treated for double pneumonia and a health update last week noted that he is also showing signs of mild renal insufficiency, which appears to be under control.

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