Pope Francis' condition has taken a turn, prompting doctors to modify his treatment plan for a respiratory tract infection. The Vatican announced that the 88-year-old pontiff will remain hospitalized for an undetermined period due to a 'complex clinical picture.' Tests revealed a polymicrobial infection, leading to adjustments in his therapy.
Doctors treating Pope Francis for a respiratory infection have adjusted his treatment plan to address a 'complex clinical situation', and he will remain hospitalized for as long as required, the Vatican announced on Monday. The Vatican said in a statement: 'The results of the tests conducted in recent days and today have demonstrated a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, which has led to a further modification of the therapy.
' 'All tests conducted up to today are indicative of a complex clinical picture that will require an appropriate hospital stay,' it added. The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling the respiratory infection for over a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni reported that the pope was 'in good spirits.' While he did not specify whether the pope was suffering from a bacterial or viral infection, he promised a further update on the pope's condition later on Monday. The pope's doctors had previously ordered complete rest, preventing Francis from delivering his customary weekly prayer to pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Sunday or leading a special mass for artists marking the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year. On Sunday, the Vatican described his condition as 'stable.' Despite being hospitalized over the weekend, the pope continued his recent custom of making phone calls to members of a Catholic parish in Gaza, according to Italian broadcaster Mediaset, which reported on Monday. One parish member stated that Francis had called both on Friday and Saturday, expressing 'good spirits' but sounding 'a bit tired.' The Vatican has canceled the pope's visit to Rome's Cinecitta film studios, scheduled for Monday. On Sunday, the pope wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: 'Thank you for the affection, prayer and closeness with which you accompany me in these days.' — Reuter
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