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Pope Francis Celebrates 12 Years as Pontiff with Cake at Hospital

On Thursday evening, as Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his election to the papacy, the Holy See Press Office provided an update on his health.

In the afternoon, medical staff at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital brought a cake with candles to the Pope’s room to commemorate the occasion. Despite his ongoing treatment, Pope Francis remained engaged in spiritual activities, following the Roman Curia’s Spiritual Exercises via video link with the Paul VI Hall. He also continued his respiratory therapy.

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The Holy Father alternates between non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night and high-flow oxygen therapy with nasal cannulas during the day. His condition remains stable, though still within a complex medical picture.

A new medical bulletin is expected on Friday evening.

Chinwendu Nnamani is a graduate of Computer Science and Mathematics from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She is a multifaceted skilled individual with special interest in web development, accounting and graphics design. She is the Administrative Secretary of The Choice Flame Newspaper as well as a passionate writer.
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Chinwendu Nnamani is a graduate of Computer Science and Mathematics from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She is a multifaceted skilled individual with special interest in web development, accounting and graphics design. She is the Administrative Secretary of The Choice Flame Newspaper as well as a passionate writer.

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