The situation has worsened. New tests have revealed bilateral pneumonia. That is to say: the pope has infected tissues in both lungs.
Moreover, the therapy they are undergoing, based on corticoids and antibiotics, is delicate. The pope could become very weak and we'll have to wait to see how his body reacts. That is why the next few days will be crucial.
The Vatican assures that, despite the situation, Pope Francis is in good spirits and calm. At the time of the announcement of this new clinical condition, the 88-year-old pontiff was about to spend his fifth night in the hospital. The Vatican, that same morning, had already announced that Francis would not be present at the weekend's events.
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