With a weak voice and significant respiratory difficulty. This Thursday was the first time the voice of Pope Francis was heard, after being hospitalized on February 14th for a diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia and renal insufficiency.
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The pope had already communicated after his medical seclusion, but he had only done so through written messages.
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The voice of the Pontiff was heard in St. Peter’s Square with an audio that he recorded from the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome. The 88-year-old Argentine pope spoke in his native language: Spanish.
“I wholeheartedly appreciate the prayers being made for my health from the Square. I am with you from here, may God bless you and may the Virgin take care of you, thank you,” were the brief words of Pope Francis.
The applause from the attendees in St. Peter’s Square was immediate, as they felt excited to hear him for the first time since his hospitalization.
In the audio, it was evident the words that he couldn’t finish pronouncing, as if he was lacking the air to complete them. It’s not the same strong voice that everyone is used to, although his charisma remains intact.
What is the most recent medical report of Pope Francis?
Pope Francis' most recent medical report was this Thursday, and according to the Vatican, he is stable. He has not had any more respiratory crises since last Monday, so he has been able to be without mechanical ventilation.
He no longer has a fever and is undergoing motor physiotherapy. He has been able to sit in the armchair, and despite being stable, his care remains strict.
“After waking up, the pope continued with his therapies, including active motor physiotherapy. As planned, after non-invasive mechanical ventilation during the night, in the morning he returned to high-flow oxygenation with the use of nasal cannulas,” explained the Vatican, as reported by Efe.
The report from Vatican sources states that it was a good night leading up to Thursday morning and regarding the possibility of a photo of the Pope, they affirm that “we will see when the time comes, but for now it is not available... A photo may never be enough for some people.”