Pope Francis is recovering in the hospital after being treated for pneumonia with high-flow oxygen therapy.
According to Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, the pontiff must 'relearn to speak' due to the effects of the treatment. Despite concerns about his health, Vatican officials insist that he is regaining strength and dismiss speculation about his potential retirement. The pope’s condition remains stable, with minor improvements in breathing and mobility.
Advisers suggest that his recovery could mark the beginning of a 'new stage' in his leadership.
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Pope must 'relearn to speak' after oxygen therapy and hospitalisation, Vatican says
In its latest health update, the Vatican said the pope's condition remained stable with "minor improvements in breathing and mobility".
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