Pope Francis is still in the Gemelli hospital, but he is gradually returning to normal. After spending a quiet night, on the morning of March 13, anniversary of his electionIn the case of the Holy Father, the doctors replaced the non-invasive mechanical ventilation that the Holy Father uses to sleep with nasal cannulas.
The Pontiff is following the Spiritual Exercises of Lent through videoconferences, after which he undergoes the therapies prescribed by the medical team. His state of health continues to be stable, but he will still have to wait a few days before the doctors discharge him.
Many media outlets have echoed rumors that the Holy Father has not yet been able to leave the hospital because Casa Santa Marta, which needs to be renovated to be able to receive the Pope again, has not yet been medicalized. However, the Holy See has denied this information.
At the Vatican the rhythm is not interrupted either. On Thursday afternoon, Monsignor Filippo Iannone, Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, will preside at the recitation of the Holy Rosary for the Pontiff. In addition, on Friday morning, the 14th, Cardinal Pietro Parolin will preside at a Mass to pray for the health of Pope Francis with the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See.
