Pope Francis’ health has shown ‘slight improvement’ as he’s ‘resumed work’

Pope Francis’ health has shown signs of improvement as he continues his stay at the hospital, where he resumed work and reached out to a priest in the Gaza Strip. The Vatican reported that there has been a slight improvement in his clinical condition, with no recent asthmatic respiratory crises and some positive changes in laboratory tests. While there is some mild renal insufficiency, it is being closely monitored and does not raise immediate concerns. The Pope is still receiving oxygen therapy, albeit at reduced levels.

Despite these positive developments, the doctors are cautious about providing a definitive prognosis due to the complexity of the situation. Pope Francis received the Eucharist in the morning and later resumed work, demonstrating his resilience and commitment to his duties. In the evening, he made a call to the Parish Priest of the Parish of Gaza to express his gratitude for the prayers and support he has received from the faithful.

The Vatican also announced that daily evening prayers for the Pope’s health will be held at St. Peter’s Square, with Cardinal Pietro Parolin leading the first prayer. This comes as Pope Francis enters his 10th day at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he is being treated for a complex lung infection that has led to early-stage kidney insufficiency. The infection was initially diagnosed as a viral, bacterial, and fungal respiratory tract infection, which later developed into pneumonia in both lungs.

Despite facing critical conditions, Pope Francis has not experienced any further respiratory crises since Saturday evening. Blood tests revealed slight kidney insufficiency, which remains under control. The hospital chapel, named after St. John Paul II, hosted a moving Mass led by Bishop Claudio GiulioDori, with a large number of attendees, including medical staff.

The faithful continue to gather in prayer for Pope Francis’ recovery, with many expressing their hopes and well wishes. As the world awaits further updates on the Pope’s health, the outpouring of support and prayers from people around the globe serves as a testament to his enduring impact and influence. Let us continue to keep Pope Francis in our thoughts and prayers as he bravely battles his illness.

This article was written by Greg Norman for Fox News Digital.