Pope Francis Shows Slight Improvement Amid Critical Health Condition

Pope Francis, currently hospitalized with double pneumonia, showed slight improvement in his health on Monday, according to the Vatican. Although he remains in critical condition, laboratory tests indicated some positive changes, and he was able to resume work activities, including a phone call to a parish priest in Gaza City. Doctors noted that there were no further respiratory crises and the mild kidney insufficiency detected earlier was under control, although they refrained from making a definitive prognosis due to the complexity of his condition. The pope received the Eucharist in the morning and was reported to be in good spirits, eating normally and not experiencing pain. His hospitalization, now exceeding ten days, has prompted prayers worldwide, with special rosaries held in St. Peter's Square for his recovery. While his situation has improved slightly, the Vatican emphasizes that his overall prognosis remains guarded.