Pope Francis' health deteriorates as Vatican prepares quietly
The health of Pope Francis is causing increasing concern. The Vatican is providing disturbing information about the Holy Father's deteriorating condition. Is the Vatican preparing for a conclave?
In recent days, the Vatican has reported serious health issues facing Pope Francis. Since 14th February, the Holy Father has been at Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic after experiencing two episodes of acute respiratory failure. The Pope is undergoing non-invasive mechanical ventilation and procedures to remove bronchial secretions.
On Tuesday morning, the Vatican announced that the Pope had a peaceful night's sleep and is resting. However, on Monday, Francis's health condition worsened. Vatican sources described this as a "somewhat difficult afternoon" and emphasised it as "the pain of a person struggling to breathe".
Vatican analyst and publicist Michał Kłosowski emphasized the need to acknowledge the possibility that Pope Francis may be in his final days, weeks, or months. While his heart and mind remain strong, reports suggest that his overall physical health is increasingly deteriorating.
According to Kłosowski, there are signs in the Vatican indicating preparations 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 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 when Bergoglio became Francis. He went through the suffering of my country and then became the father of the suffering worldwide. I had a day off work; I can't imagine being anywhere else. Francis can't die - says National Catholic Reporter, 28-year-old Jose, who travelled to Italy to work from Argentina.
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