Pope Francis Marks 12th Anniversary in Hospital, Stable After 28 Days at Gemelli for Pneumonia

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Published Mar 13, 2025, 12:04 PM

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli Hospital for 28 days due to double pneumonia, spent another peaceful night as he marked the 12th anniversary of his election as head of the Catholic Church on March 13, 2025. The Vatican reported that the 88-year-old pontiff's condition is stable, with recent medical tests indicating slight improvements. The pontiff, who was admitted to the hospital on February 14, continues to receive high-flow oxygen therapy during the day and non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night. Despite his ongoing treatment, the Vatican has not provided a timeline for his discharge, emphasizing the complexity of his clinical situation. His prognosis was lifted on Monday, indicating he is no longer in imminent danger. This hospitalization marks the second-longest stay for a pope at Gemelli Hospital, equalling the duration of Pope John Paul II's stay in 1994. Pope Francis was elected after five ballots in a papal conclave, and his 12-year tenure as pope coincides with a public holiday in the Vatican. He has been the first pontiff from the Americas and the first non-European pope in over 1,250 years.

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