Pope Francis, 88, is currently undergoing treatment for pneumonia while sitting in an armchair, as confirmed by a Vatican source on Wednesday. He continues to receive a consistent flow of oxygen, with a medical update expected later in the day. The Vatican stated that the pontiff remains in a critical but stable condition, with no acute respiratory episodes reported. Pope Francis had a scheduled CT scan to monitor his pneumonia.
Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni mentioned that the pope's prognosis remains guarded, and he received the Eucharist on Tuesday morning before resuming his work. Despite being in critical condition, the pope has been showing signs of improvement, resting well and being in good humor.
