Pope Francis’ condition has improved and he is completely of. the ventilator! He is continuing to receive oxygen, but has no fever, which sounds as if his infection is on the run. His prognosis is still “guarded.” From Vatican News: On Sunday evening, the Holy See Press Office released the following update on Pope Francis’ health: “Today, too, the Holy Father’s clinical condition has remained stable. The Pope has not required non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but only supplemental high-flow oxygenation. He... Read more

Pope Francis has had a relapse. He has been put on “non-invasive ventilator.” The Holy Father had what Vatican News describes as “an isolated episode of bronchospasm,” which caused him to vomit and then inhale some of the vomitus. All I can say is bless his heart. That sounds very unpleasant and hard. Pray for this good man He has been such a gift to ordinary people. Whatever happens, I know that God loves him and is with him. From... Read more

I have hopeful news. Pope Francis’ health is slowly improving. The “slight” kidney failure that his blood tests showed has backed off and his other blood values are also improving. While our Poppa is still critically ill, and his prognosis is “guarded,” this is a sign of hope. From Vatican News: “The Holy Father’s condition has shown a slight further improvement over the past 24 hours. The mild kidney insufficiency observed in recent days has subsided. A chest CT scan carried out... Read more

Pope Francis’ X account carried a message from the Holy Father to those of us who are praying for him. “I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children,” the pope’s official account on X shared on Sunday. “Thank you for your closeness, and for the consoling prayers I have received from all over the world!” From CBS News: Pope Francis, who is in critical condition with a complex lung infection, offered his thanks for the “many... Read more