The cardinal stated the pope's need to learn to speak anew after a ventilator
Pope Francis, who is undergoing treatment for pneumonia, is slowly recovering, but he will have to learn to speak anew after prolonged use of artificial ventilation. This was announced on Friday, March 21, by Cardinal of the Catholic Church Victor Manuel Fernandez, reports Reuters.
"Dad is doing well, but oxygen in large quantities dries up everything. He needs to learn to speak again, but overall his physical condition is the same as before," Fernandez said.
In addition, the cardinal denied rumors that the pope might resign. According to him, Francis intends to "dedicate himself to others in the short time that he has left."
The agency's publication clarifies that Fernandez does not know whether the pope will be discharged by Easter, the date of which falls on April 20.
The Holy See's press service announced the pope's hospitalization on February 14. On February 18, he was diagnosed with the onset of bilateral pneumonia, and on February 22, the pope needed a blood transfusion. On March 3, it was reported that Francis suffered two attacks of acute respiratory failure. On March 8, the Vatican announced that the pontiff's condition had begun to improve.
On March 10, it became known that Francis had overcome a critical phase, and a steady improvement in his condition was recorded. At the same time, the Holy See reported that the pope needs to continue his treatment in a hospital for the next few days. Later, on March 16, the Vatican published a photo of the pontiff during morning prayers.
On March 19, the Holy See's press service reported that the pope, who is undergoing treatment for pneumonia, no longer needs ventilation at night, and there are other improvements. It is noted that progress is being made against the background of motor and respiratory physiotherapy.
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