On his 21st day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis’s condition remained stable, and he continued his respiratory and physical therapy “with benefit” March 6, his doctors said.
The frail 88-year-old Catholic leader suffered further setbacks in what has become a more than two-week battle to overcome a complex respiratory infection.
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John Paul spent so much time on the 10th floor papal suite that he referred to Gemelli as “Vatican III” — a reference that beyond the primary seat of the papacy in Vatican City, the Polish pope also spent considerable time at the papal summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo, hence Vatican II.
Pope Francis’ medical team says the pontiff's condition isn’t life-threatening. But they said Friday that Francis isn't out of danger.
Pope Francis has increased his level of physical therapy and remains in stable condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday night.
Pope Francis' condition remains "stable" in hospital with no further bouts of breathlessness, the Vatican said late on Wednesday. He was supplied with oxygen via a tube through his nose during the day,