Fri Feb 21 16:58:31 UTC 2025: ## Pope Francis Remains Hospitalized, Condition Not Life-Threatening But Serious
**Rome, Italy** – Pope Francis is expected to remain hospitalized for at least another week as he continues to battle pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection, his medical team announced Friday. While his condition is not considered life-threatening, doctors stressed that he is not yet out of danger.
The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic on February 14th after a worsening of his chronic bronchitis. Subsequent examinations revealed pneumonia in both lungs and a complex infection. Despite this, the Vatican reported that the Pope is showing signs of improvement, having been able to get up and eat breakfast.
This update marks the first in-person briefing from the Pope’s medical team since his hospitalization. The doctors’ assessment confirms that the Pope’s recovery will require further observation and treatment in the hospital setting.
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