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The Vatican said that the clinical condition of Pope Francis, who is suffering from pneumonia, has improved slightly.

Spokesman for the Vatican, who stated this late Thursday, said the 88-year-old pontiff also has no fever.

Recall that the pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday last week.


There is currently no indication when he might be discharged.

A few days ago, doctors diagnosed pneumonia in both lungs.

Francis had resisted going to hospital since mid-December, in spite of evident health problems.

Italian Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi on Thursday said he thought the pope would consider resigning if his health deteriorated.

“If he found himself in a situation where he was compromised in his ability to have direct contact with people, then I believe he might consider resigning,” Ravasi said.

He described the pope’s condition as complex, but not critical.

Also, French Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline did not rule out resignation.

Regarding speculation that Francis could follow the example of his predecessor, Benedict XVI, Aveline said everything is possible.

Benedict XVI resigned in 2013 and lived a secluded life in the Vatican until his death at the end of 2022.

Pope Francis has repeatedly rejected rumours of his possible resignation.


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