Lucrezia Ciotti This evening, March 20, the Vatican Press Office has chosen not to release any SNOW official on the health conditions of Pope Francesco, fueling curiosity and questions. The lack of updates has raised concerns among the faithful and observers, accustomed to receiving regular communications on the Pope's conditions.
Pope Francis: What the Latest Medical Bulletin Reveals About His Health
The health status of the Holy Father keeps getting better. According to the latest update, Pope Francis has interrupted the use of mechanical ventilation non-invasive and has reduced the need for high-flow oxygen therapy. Motor and respiratory rehabilitation is also progressing positively.
The doctors, as indicated in the statement, believe that the lung infections, including bilateral pneumonia and polymicrobial infection, are under control, although not yet completely resolved. The Pontiff does not have a fever and clinical parameters are stable and normal.
Pope Francis, why the evening bulletin was not released: the announcement of the Holy See
At the moment, no official decision has been made regarding the participation of Pope Francesco to the rites of the Holy Week. Considering the stability of his clinical picture and the positive progress of his recovery, the Vatican has decided not to release daily updates. Consequently, the next medical bulletin will be released no earlier than next week, barring any complications.
The Holy See Press Office will resume providing updates of a general nature to journalists starting from future, Friday, with a new press release also scheduled for next Monday. These interventions will be aimed at keeping the public informed on the situation, without going into clinical details.