The 88-year-old pontiff has also reduced his reliance onhigh-flow supplemental oxygen, signaling steady progress in hisrecovery from double pneumonia. While the infection remains, it is now under control, accordingto the Holy See press office. On Wednesday, Francis concelebratedMass, marking an important Catholic feast day and the 12thanniversary of his installation as pope.
Francis has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital sinceFebruary 14 for a complex lung infection that developed intopneumonia in both lungs. He has been undergoing respiratory andphysical therapy to strengthen his lungs. For two consecutive nights, he has not needed noninvasiveventilation, allowing his lungs to function more independently.
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Vatican Upbeat On Pope Francis' Health, Says No Artificial Respiration Needed

(MENAFN - AzerNews)Pope Francis' health continued to improve Wednesday, with theVatican reporting that he no longer requires mechanical ventilationto aid his breathing.The 88-year-old pontiff ...