Vatican City – Pope Francis's condition continues to improve. According to the latest bulletin from the Vatican Press Office, the Pontiff's clinical picture is stable and the progress made in recent days has been consolidated. Blood tests and the positive response to pharmacological therapy have led the doctors at the Gemelli Polyclinic to lift the prognosis.
Despite his improvement, the Pope will remain hospitalized to continue the pharmacological therapy needed to treat the serious infection that made his hospitalization necessary. During the day, Francis followed the Curia's spiritual exercises in the Paul VI Hall by video link, received the Eucharist, and spent moments of prayer in the Chapel of his private apartment.
The lifting of the life-threatening condition for Pope Francis, established today by doctors at the Gemelli Polyclinic, means that the pontiff "is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of the inflammation and his specific clinical condition." Vatican sources clarified this following the latest medical bulletin.
There are materials that are more than just matter. They carry with them stories, wounds, hopes. The wood recovered from the Steccato di Cutro shipwreck, which swallowed up lives and dreams in February 2023, is one of them. In the hands of master Domenico Sepe, a Neapolitan sculptor of rare sensitivity, that wood is no longer just...
A simple, authentic, popular idea: a Youth soccer tournament in Naples, in memory of Pope Francis. To think about it is Joseph Bruscolotti, historic captain of Napoli's first championship, who on the day of mourning for the passing of the Argentine Pope reflects on the value of sport as an educational tool.
“The important thing is to educate”, says Bruscolotti. “Pope Francis always said: sport can help those who have little, it can help you grow, teach respect, give you a direction.” Not a slogan, but a concrete vision. And who better than the kids from the suburbs can embody that message? Hence the idea of an initiative that goes beyond memory: a real tournament, in neighborhoods where opportunities are lacking but not talent, to carry forward, with the ball between our feet, a legacy of values.
With the disappearance of Pope Francesco, Italy is preparing to experience a historic and solemn moment. Saturday April 26, 2025, at 10 am, the funeral of the Pope will be held in front of St. Peter's Basilica. The funeral Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal John the Baptist King, Dean of the College of Cardinals, as provided for by theOrdo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis.
By will of the government led by Giorgia Meloni, have been proclaimed five days of national mourning, from today until the funeral ceremony. Flags at half-mast on public buildings and moments of silence in schools and offices will accompany the collective tribute. The celebrations of the 25th April, the eightieth anniversary of the Liberation, will still be held, but in a more sober and respectful way of the moment.
Verified Source
Comments (1)
It is wonderful to see how the Pope's health is improving, but it is important that he continues to receive the necessary treatment for his infection. Prayer is essential in these difficult times and we hope that he will soon be able to return to lead his people.