Pope Francis, who is 88 years old, is facing serious health issues. Recently, the Vatican announced that he is suffering from double pneumonia, which means he has an infection in both lungs. This comes after he had bronchitis for over a week and was hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14.
Doctors did a chest scan and found out that the Pope has bilateral pneumonia, which is a dangerous condition. It can make it really hard for him to breathe. The infection is also complicated because it involves multiple germs, requiring strong medicines. Even though his health is poor, the Pope is reportedly in good spirits.
The Pope has had lung problems before, as part of one of his lungs was removed due to an illness he had when he was younger. Recently, doctors have changed his treatment plan multiple times due to the complexity of his condition, but he is not on a ventilator and is breathing on his own.
Since his health has been declining, Pope Francis is working quickly to finish important tasks before his condition worsens. He has been making important appointments, like promoting Sister Raffaella Petrini to be the first female governor of Vatican City, starting March 1.
On February 6, he also decided to extend the term of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who will oversee preparations for the next conclave, which is the meeting where a new pope is elected. Although he is too old to vote in the conclave, Re will still help with crucial discussions before the event.
Over the past few years, Pope Francis has had several health issues, including regular flu, nerve pain, and an abdominal hernia that required surgery. The Vatican expressed gratitude for all the support he has received during this tough time.
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