Pope Francis: here is the first photo since he was hospitalized

The first photo of Pope Francis since he was hospitalized on February 14 for bilateral pneumonia has been released. The image of the Pope concelebrating Mass in the chapel of the tenth floor apartment at the Gemelli Polyclinic was released by the Holy See Press Office on the evening of Sunday, March 16.

Yesterday, Saturday, March 15, the Press Office had communicated that in general “the clinical conditions of the Holy Father have remained stable, confirming the progress highlighted in the last week. High-flow oxygen therapy continues, gradually reducing the need for non-invasive mechanical ventilation during the night hours.”

The Holy Father still needs hospital medical therapy, motor and respiratory physiotherapy; at present, these therapies are showing further gradual improvements.

Photo copyright Sala Stampa della Santa Sede