Pope Francis's condition is stable and
he has not suffered any new respiratory crises, the Vatican
Press Office said in Thursday in its latest medical update.
The 88-year-old pontiff, who is being treated for bilateral
pneumonia, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February
14 and and he has had several respiratory crises since then.
"The Holy Father's clinical condition remained stable with
respect previous days.
"He had no episodes of respiratory insufficiency again today".
It said the pope had continued "respiratory and motor
physiotherapy" and had benefitted from this.
"His haemodynamic parameters and blood tests remained stable. He
did not have a fever," the Vatican said.
The statement said the pope's prognosis remains guarded.
"Today the Holy Father dedicated himself to some work activities
during the morning and afternoon, alternating between rest and
prayer. Before lunch he received the Eucharist," it said.
The Vatican has been giving updates on the pope's condition
every day, but on Thursday it said that, "in view of the
stability of the clinical picture, the next medical bulletin
will be issued on Saturday.
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