ROME — Pope Francis is getting better after having double pneumonia. He is resting in the hospital, where he has been for almost a month. Doctors say he is stable but still needs special breathing help.
The 88-year-old pope has a lung condition and had part of a lung removed when he was younger. This weekend, the Vatican is celebrating its Holy Year, which happens only once every 25 years. Lots of people have come to Rome to join in and support the pope, praying for him outside the hospital.
During his hospital stay, the pope spent some time praying in the hospital chapel. Recently, he has been using high-flow oxygen to help him breathe during the day and a special mask at night. While doctors say it’s good that he is stable, they worry about the risks of other infections if he stays in the hospital too long.
The pope first went to the hospital on February 14 because he had bronchitis, which later turned into pneumonia. This has kept him away from his duties longer than ever during his 12 years as pope, making people wonder what will happen next.
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