NewsPope Francis improves, resumes duties despite pneumonia struggle

Pope Francis improves, resumes duties despite pneumonia struggle

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
Pope Francis
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Adam Zygiel

Pope Francis had a good night's rest - reported the Vatican's press office Tuesday morning.

In the previous statement, published 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.

88-year-old Francis is struggling with severe pneumonia. He was admitted to the Gemelli clinic on 14th February. He had experienced breathing problems for several days prior.

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