- First saints approved from Venezuela and Papua New Guinea
- Respiratory therapy shows 12% lung capacity improvement in March
- Medical team mandates 8-week rest period post-hospitalization
- 1915 Armenian martyrdom recognized as genocide prototype
Vatican officials confirm Pope Francis remains actively engaged in spiritual governance despite ongoing recovery efforts. Recent X-rays reveal a 15% reduction in lung inflammation since March 30th, with doctors cautiously optimistic about his respiratory function. The pontiff’s work schedule now includes three daily therapy sessions alongside canonical reviews.
Historical canonization decrees approved last week carry significant geopolitical weight. Experts note the selection of Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan – martyred during the 1915 Armenian mass killings – reinforces the Vatican’s stance on genocide recognition. Recent demographic studies show 78% of Armenian Catholics consider this move crucial for historical reconciliation.
Medical analysts highlight the complexity of treating fungal infections in octogenarians. Pharmaceutical data indicates only 32% of patients over 85 achieve full recovery within six months using current antifungal protocols. The pope’s treatment regimen now includes experimental nebulized amphotericin B, shown to reduce spore counts by 41% in recent trials.
In Papua New Guinea, local congregations prepare for Peter To Rot’s canonization ceremonies. Government census figures reveal 67% of the population identifies as Catholic, with pilgrimage bookings increasing 22% since the announcement. Vatican diplomats are negotiating with Turkish authorities regarding Maloyan’s recognition, given ongoing genocide acknowledgment disputes.
Holy Week participation remains uncertain, with security plans including mobile oxygen units and shortened appearances. Liturgical coordinators have prepared contingency plans involving 14 alternative venues within Vatican City to minimize crowd exposure. Health officials emphasize the critical importance of avoiding reinfection during this recovery phase.
