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Pope’s Blood Tests Show ‘Slight Improvement,’ Vatican Says
A candle outside the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized for tests and treatment for bronchitis in Rome, on February 19, 2025.
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Pope Francis’ blood tests showed “a slight improvement” in measurements of inflammation and the pontiff remained in stable condition as he’s hospitalized for pneumonia, the Vatican said.
Earlier in the day, the pontiff, who was admitted for treatment in Rome on Friday, met for 20 minutes with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who said he is “alert and responsive.”