Pope Francis improving, resumes duties amidst pneumonia battle
The Vatican's press office reported that Pope Francis had a good night's rest on Tuesday morning. On Monday, it was reported that the Holy Father's condition was slowly improving.
Pope Francis had a good night's rest, reported the Vatican's press office on Tuesday morning.
In the previous statement, published on Monday evening, the Vatican reported that the pope's health has slightly improved. Oxygen therapy is still ongoing, though the flow and level of oxygen have been reduced.
The Pope has returned to duties
The Pope has already resumed some of his service-related tasks. On Monday evening, he called the parish priest in Gaza to express his "fatherly closeness " and thank everyone who had prayed for him.
The 88-year-old Francis is dealing with severe pneumonia. He was admitted to the Gemelli clinic on February 14 after experiencing breathing problems for several days.
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