Francis' condition is still very serious. Despite this, surprising reports have emerged
The "white apartment" at the Gemelli Polyclinic may soon give way to a new medical complex that is within walking distance of the Pope's residence.
According to unofficial information from the French weekly "Paris Match", the Pope's entourage is considering moving to the Gemelli Isola hospital on Tiber Island, located just 800 meters from the Vatican walls.
The new place, intended for the Holy Father, is equipped with two rooms, a studio and a chapel. It is ready to receive the Pope. A significant advantage of this solution lies in its proximity to the Vatican, which in crisis situations, such as the assassination attempt on John Paul II , can be invaluable. Saving time and escaping the Roman traffic jams is not only comfort, but also a potentially life-saving circumstance.
Gemelli Isola is the former San Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratelli Hospital. It is well-equipped and medically prepared for the Pope. Given his chronic respiratory infections, hip problems and knee pain, as well as recent colon surgery, the new location seemed like the right choice.
Despite intensive treatment and the use of, among other things, high-flow oxygen therapy, Francis' health condition remains worrying. Doctors fear the risk of sepsis, which in the case of the pope, given his age and history of illness, is of particular concern .
Due to the pope's health situation, the cardinals and staff of the Roman Curia, along with the Roman diocese, gather in St. Peter's Square to pray the rosary . The prayers are led by Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's number two, who has been tipped as a potential successor in the event of a conclave.
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