Sat Feb 22 10:40:36 UTC 2025: ## Pope Francis to Miss Sunday Angelus for Second Week Due to Pneumonia
**Vatican City, February 22, 2025** – Pope Francis will not be leading the Angelus prayer on Sunday for the second consecutive week, the Vatican announced. The 86-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where he is receiving treatment for double pneumonia.
Admitted on February 14th after experiencing respiratory difficulties, the Pope’s condition has been described as complex, involving multiple microorganisms. While doctors reported on Friday that his condition is not currently life-threatening, they also stated he is not yet out of danger. The Vatican’s Saturday statement confirmed the Pope rested well overnight but offered no further update on his condition, unlike previous days. Instead of the live Angelus address, the Vatican will release the text of the prayer.
Double pneumonia is a serious lung infection that can cause significant breathing difficulties. The uncertainty surrounding the Pope’s recovery continues to draw global attention.
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