- Pope Francis, 88, is fighting a double pneumonia at the hospital, causing health concerns
- Vatican officials are reported
- Despite the illness, he is still in good condition, meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who visited the hospital
The Vatican is reportedly in preparation for the funeral of Pope Francis despite concerns about the deterioration of the health of the 88 -year -old pope.
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According to a report from the Daily Mail, officials within Holy See have begun practicing funeral arrangements, a move that marks an increase in concern about the Pope's condition after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
The health status of Pope Francis
The Holy Father's health has been a cause for concern in recent times, especially after being admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Friday.
According to the Daily Express, on Tuesday, February 13, the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis was diagnosed with pneumonia, which both lungs are swelling from infection.
The statement from the Vatican showed that medical examination, including laboratory and chest X-ray examinations, showed “A healthy picture of health.”
Although the reality of the pope has not yet been explicitly exposed, nearby sources have indicated that he is aware of the seriousness of his illness.
Reports from Politico indicate that Pope Francis has told his two secrets, “I may not succeed at this time.”
Despite his fragile health, leaders hold that the Holy Father is still awake and responsive.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Pope Francis and later said that “They made a joke as usual.”
The Vatican also assured believers that the Pope has not lost his famous humor, which has been a symbol of his papacy.
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Pope Francis's funeral reports
While the Pope is struggling with lung disease, reports have emerged that the Vatican is conducting funerals to prepare for his potential to die.
Although practicing the pope's funeral may seem terrible, it is a common protocol within the Vatican.
Considering the old Pope Francisko's age and recent health problems, it is not uncommon for officials to take early steps to ensure a change in leadership in the Catholic Church.
Place of burial and funeral arrangements of Pope Francis
Pope Francis earlier said that he had already planned his resting place, marking a large departure from the traditional funeral area of the popes.
Unlike most of his predecessors buried under St. Peter's Cathedral, Pope Francis has chosen to be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four main pope's bids in Rome.
This Basilica, located in the Esquilino area of the city, has been a place of burial seven, including Honorius III (who died in 1216) and Clement IX (who died in 1669).
Another major departure from tradition is his funeral route. Recent reports indicate that Pope Francis will be buried in a single zinc coffin, unlike traditional coffins Three applied to its predecessors.
His closest predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, was buried in three coffins: an inner wooden coffin, the second made of ammunition, and an outer wooden coffin.
The simplicity of the burial procedures is in line with Pope Francis's famous bias of simplicity and ease in all aspects of life and his leadership.
Worry about the pope's inheritance
If Pope Francis leaves the world, the Catholic Church will face a critical time for change.
The cardinals will be responsible for organizing the conference, a secret voting process that elects the pope.
In light of the developmental reforms of Pope Francisko and the open position on social justice, climate change, and involvement within the Church, his successor can form the direction of the Catholic Church for decades.
While funeral training and funeral arrangements indicate that Vatican officials have prepared for any event, Pope Francis is still under medical care, and there are no official reports to show that his condition has worsened.
However, based on its high age and repeated health issues, the Catholic community is left in a state of caution.
Pope Francis is in the wounds after falling
A few weeks ago, the Pope suffered a slight injury after falling into his Santa Marta residence in the Vatican.
It is said that he was stabbed in his right hand but did not suffer any injuries.
The fall did not stop Pope Francis from continuing his programs for the day.
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