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A statement reads: “The laboratory tests, chest X-ray, and clinical conditions of the Holy Father continue to present a complex picture.<\/p>\n
“(A) chest CAT scan which the Holy Father received this afternoon … showed the onset of bilaterial pneumonia that requires further pharmacological therapy.” <\/p>\n
“Nevertheless, Pope Francis remains in good spirits,” the statement added.<\/p>\n
Bilateral pneumonia is an infection affecting both lungs and can cause breathing difficulties. <\/p>\n
The Pope is said to be especially prone to lung infections, because he had part of his lung removed after developing pleurisy as a young adult. <\/p>\n
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However, a Vatican official said earlier today that the Pontiff was breathing on his own and did not require a ventilator.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the latest announcement, the Vatican said it was cancelling all public events through to Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Pope was set to lead several events this weekend for the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, which lasts until next January. <\/p>\n
The Vatican is expecting around 32 million tourists to visit Rome during this period of pardon and forgiveness for Catholics.<\/p>\n
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A statement reads: “The laboratory tests, chest X-ray, and clinical conditions of the Holy Father continue to present a complex picture.<\/p>\n
“(A) chest CAT scan which the Holy Father received this afternoon … showed the onset of bilaterial pneumonia that requires further pharmacological therapy.” <\/p>\n
“Nevertheless, Pope Francis remains in good spirits,” the statement added.<\/p>\n
Bilateral pneumonia is an infection affecting both lungs and can cause breathing difficulties. <\/p>\n
The Pope is said to be especially prone to lung infections, because he had part of his lung removed after developing pleurisy as a young adult. <\/p>\n
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- Pope Francis cancels engagements as he continues to battle ‘complex’ infection<\/a><\/li>\n
- Pope Francis to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis treatment after admitting he ‘can’t read’<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u2018He can have them in the Vatican!\u2019 Jacob Rees-Mogg brilliantly skewers Pope Francis\u2019s migrant remarks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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However, a Vatican official said earlier today that the Pontiff was breathing on his own and did not require a ventilator.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the latest announcement, the Vatican said it was cancelling all public events through to Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Pope was set to lead several events this weekend for the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, which lasts until next January. <\/p>\n
The Vatican is expecting around 32 million tourists to visit Rome during this period of pardon and forgiveness for Catholics.<\/p>\n
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