Pope Francis' health raises concern as Vatican prepares
The health of Pope Francis is causing increasing concern. Disturbing information is coming from the Vatican about the deteriorating condition of the Holy Father. Is the Vatican preparing for a conclave?
In recent days, the Vatican has reported serious health issues facing Pope Francis. Since February 14, the Holy Father has been at Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic following two episodes of acute respiratory failure. The Pope is undergoing non-invasive mechanical ventilation and bronchial secretion removal procedures.
On Tuesday morning, the Vatican announced that the Pope peacefully slept through the night and is resting. However, on Monday, Francis's health condition worsened. Vatican sources described it as a "somewhat difficult afternoon" and emphasized it was "the pain of a person struggling to breathe."
Vatican analyst and publicist Michał Kłosowski pointed out that it is essential to acknowledge the possibility that Pope Francis may be in his final days, weeks, or months. While his heart and mind remain strong, reports and observations indicate that his overall physical condition is increasingly deteriorating.
According to Kłosowski, signs indicate that the Vatican is preparing for the Pope's departure. Work is underway in the chapel, a burial place is being prepared, and the gendarmes and Swiss Guard have been banned from taking leave at least until Easter.
The Vatican is avoiding publishing photos of the Pope, which may suggest a more serious state of his health than official statements imply.
The world of digital communication, fake news, deepfake, and so on. All of this makes it very easy to manipulate such images. In the face of the threat of misinformation, the Holy See opts for caution and laconic communication - adds Kłosowski.
They come from far countries and pray for Francis
It is unknown when Pope Francis might leave the hospital. Every day, in front of the clinic and at St. Peter's Square, the faithful gather to pray for the Holy Father's health.
I was 12 years old when Bergoglio became Francis. He really went through the sufferings of my country, then he became the father of suffering people all over the world, not just us Argentines - says National Catholic Reporter, 28-year-old Jose, who traveled to Italy to work from Argentina.
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