Shafaq News/Pope Francis’ health showed slight improvement, according to a statement fromthe Holy See Press Office on Wednesday evening.
The Pope issuffering from pneumonia in both lungs and early stages of a kidneyinsufficiency.
The updaterevealed that the Pope's mild kidney insufficiency has subsided, and a chest CTscan conducted the previous night showed normal progression of the lunginflammation.
The88-year-old pontiff continues to receive high-flow oxygen therapy, though therewere no reports of asthma-like respiratory episodes on Wednesday. Despite theseimprovements, his prognosis remains cautious.
Pope’sPotential Successors
The Collegeof Cardinals has identified 22 strong candidates for the papacy, with LuisAntonio Tagle of the Philippines considered a favorite. Known for hisprogressive views, Tagle has openly criticized the Church’s past treatment ofLGBTQ+ individuals and other marginalized groups.
CardinalPietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, is seen as a steady,diplomatic choice. Meanwhile, Cardinal Peter Erdö of Hungary represents theconservative wing, often opposing issues like marriage equality.
Othercontenders include Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, who has disagreed withPope Francis on issues like same-sex blessings, and Cardinal Peter Turkson, aGhanaian known for addressing taboo topics.
CardinalRaymond Burke, a vocal critic of Pope Francis’ more progressive stances, alsoremains a strong possibility.
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