Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, is in Gemelli Hospital in Rome because of a lung infection.
Francis went there on Feb. 14 to get the medical care he needed for his diagnosed double pneumonia. The doctors are helping him with treatments like breathing exercises to get better.
The Vatican said he’s resting, praying and doing a little bit of work while he heals.
Recently, the Vatican has shared that his health has become stable, and he is doing better with the treatments. He is showing signs of recovery, which has been a relief to many people who are worried about him.
“When I heard about the Pope’s condition I was worried that he wouldn’t survive,” says James Smith, a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
When people first heard that Francis was in the hospital with double pneumonia, they got really scared and worried that he might not make it. Since Francis is 88, the illness can be really dangerous for him.
Catholics all around the world started sharing messages online, praying and hoping for him to make a successful recovery.
A lot of people admire Francis and feel connected to him, so the thought of losing him was very upsetting.
Mary Johnson, a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, says, “From when I first heard about his double pneumonia I knew he would survive.”
From the start, a lot of people were sure that Francis would get better and recover. They believed he was strong enough to handle it and trusted the doctors who were helping him.
The updates from the Vatican gave everyone hope.
People who believed he would survive never doubted it and felt confident that he would keep leading and inspiring everyone, just like he always has.
Sophia Garcia, a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, says, “The pope getting sick is a sign from God that he’s doing something right.”
Some people think that Francis getting double pneumonia could be a sign from God. They believe it might be a way to remind everyone about how fragile life can be and how important it is to have faith during hard times.