Papal condition update
February 26, 2025
(As Pope Francis remains in Gemelli Hospital, CWN will relay medical bulletins if and when they provide useful new information.)
Wednesday morning, February 26: Gemelli Hospital reports:
- CT scan on Thursday showed “normal progression of the lung inflammation” due to double pneumonia;
- kidney problems have “subsided”;
- blood tests showed “slight further improvement; but
- Pope is still receiving high-flow oxygen;
- “his prognosis remains guarded.”
Wednesday morning, February 26: In a brief bulletin, the Vatican said that Pope Francis “had a quiet night and is resting.” He has not suffered any new episodes of severe difficulty in breathing, but is receiving supplemental oxygen. He remains alert, but his condition is still critical.
On Tuesday evening the Pope was given a CT scan to assess the condition of his lungs. The results of that scan may be made available later on Wednesday.
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