
On February 14, the pope was hospitalized at the Jamelli university clinic in Rome For the treatment of bronchitis.
February 18 Politico wrote that Francis is seriously concerned about the state your health after hospitalization. The publication informed that he had severe pain and privately expresses the confidence that this time he could not cope. According to the head of the medical team Pontiff Sergi Alfieri, Pope Francis was so close to death that the doctors considered the treatment of treatment.
On February 21, Cardinal Dzhanfranko Ravazi spoke in an interview with Corriere Della Sera that Francis could renounce the throne if his state of health does not allow his duties. Due to prolonged use of oxygen therapy in the process of treating pneumonia, the Pope has to “re-learn to speak,” said Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez.
February 28, the pontiff has become worse. The Vatican reported that the pope He experienced bronchospasm, he was transferred to non -invasive ventilation of the lungs. When his condition improved slightly, he called on everyone who prays for his health, pray for peace in Ukraine.
On March 23, Pope Francis first appeared before the flock in the Roman hospital after hospitalization.