The health condition of Pope Francis, according to doctors’ assessment, no longer raises fears for his life, the Holy See Press Room reported on Wednesday.
“The improvements recorded in the previous days have become even more noticeable, as confirmed by blood tests and the good response of the patient’s body to drug therapy,” the report said.
The pontiff will remain in hospital for a few more days.
Francis, who will mark the 12th anniversary of his election as pope in 2013 on Thursday, has not made a public appearance since he entered the hospital, marking the longest absence in his papacy.
On March 10, the pope was reportedly able to get in touch with a representative of the Roman Curia, the main administrative body of the Holy See, and then took communion and went to the chapel for prayer. In addition, he also sent a telegram of prayers and good wishes to the flood victims in Argentina.
In January, Francis fell ill with bronchitis and on February 14 he was admitted to the Gemelli Clinic in Rome because the disease had become chronic. After X-rays and laboratory tests, the pontiff was also diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.
