Pope Francis Steps Down From Oxygen Mask, but Recovery Progress Slows
- Vatican Announces: Pope No Longer Utilizes Oxygen Mask
Hey there! Let's talk about the latest on Pope Francis' health. 람
The Vatican announced that the Pope's use of a non-invasive oxygen mask for mechanical ventilation has been discontinued, but it's important to note that this doesn't mean it won't be used again in the future. The 88-year-old Pontiff is currently focusing on physiotherapy, working hard on both respiratory therapy and movement therapy.
Although he's making progress, the Vatican press office noted that a discharge from the hospital isn't imminent. His lung infection is currently under control, but not yet cured.
This development brings about the question of who will lead the rituals for Holy Week and Easter. At this point, no decisions have been made by the Vatican.
Poor Pope Francis has been battling bronchitis that escalated into bilateral pneumonia since February 14. Over the past couple of weeks, we've been hearing consistent updates about his improvement. Remember, he was previously in critical condition due to severe respiratory crises that required ventilation.
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🧐 Now, here's where things get a bit tricky: in the absence of the Pope, important duties like leading Masses and prayers can be delegated to other high-ranking clergy such as cardinals or bishops. Sometimes, when the Pope is unable to perform certain duties due to health reasons, other senior officials step in to keep the Vatican's work moving forward.
For instance, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who serves as the Secretary of State, often takes care of key administrative tasks and could be involved in overseeing preparations for Holy Week events. However, we haven't heard anything definite about who will specifically lead the Holy Week and Easter rites this year if the Pope isn't able to do so.
Stay tuned for more updates on our beloved Pope Francis! 🤲🏼💔
The Pope's need for an oxygen mask and ventilation has been discontinued, but the Vatican hasn't deemed it unnecessary for future use. During his recovery, the Pope is undergoing physiotherapy, focusing on both respiratory and movement therapy, due to his current battle with bronchitis and pneumonia. In the rare event that Pope Francis is unable to lead the Holy Week and Easter rites, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State, may oversee these important religious events.
