Pope Francis remains hospitalized with pneumonia but is not at risk of death. According to Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the pope’s condition has stabilized despite being 88 and fragile due to previous health concerns. The double pneumonia infection can cause serious inflammation and scarring in both lungs, making breathing difficult.
The pope was able to get out of bed and sit in an armchair to work for some time, but is expected to stay in the hospital for at least a week. Dr. Alfieri confirmed that the pope does not have sepsis, a life-threatening condition where the body responds to infection by harming its own tissue and organs.
However, there remains a risk of the infection spreading in his body, making it essential to monitor his condition closely. The medical team is cautiously optimistic about the pope’s recovery, but stress that his health can change at any time.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/02/21/pope-francis-hospitalized-pneumonia-health/79435502007