Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Pope Francis in the hospital, where he has been battling pneumonia and a severe bronchial infection. Despite his health struggles, Meloni reported that the 88-year-old pontiff was alert and responsive during their warm and lighthearted meeting. This was the first confirmed visit with an outside official since Pope Francis was admitted nearly a week ago.
Tests confirmed that Pope Francis is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, alongside asthmatic bronchitis. His vicar for Rome called for believers to dedicate an hour of silent prayer for the pope’s recovery. Pilgrims gathered at St Peter’s Square to pray for him as well.
Late on Tuesday, a CT scan revealed that Pope Francis was suffering from bilateral pneumonia, indicating that both of his lungs are affected. Concerns over his recovery time and the risks involved with his health have been raised, as the Vatican has not provided updates on his response to treatment. While standard pneumonia recovery can take one to two weeks, elderly patients like Pope Francis may require more time.
Despite his hospitalization, well-wishers are continuing to send messages of support to the pontiff. Holy Year pilgrimages at the Vatican are still ongoing, with groups of faithful passing through St Peter’s Basilica’s Holy Door. The Vatican has not indicated how long Pope Francis will remain in the hospital, only stating that his treatment will require an “adequate” stay.
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