Pope Francis must relearn to speak after oxygen therapy, cardinal says
A person holds an image of Pope Francis on the day of a prayer service at St. Peter's square as Pope Francis continues hospitalization, at the Vatican, March 19, 2025.
Pope Francis regains strength, is relearning to speak after oxygen therapy
Cardinal Fernandez dismisses speculation of Pope's retirement
Pope's health stable, no mechanical ventilation since Monday
Pope Francis is slowly regaining his strength in hospital but must "relearn to speak" after prolonged use of high-flow oxygen therapy, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez said on Friday.
The cardinal, who is the head of the Vatican's doctrinal office, dismissed speculation that the pontiff would retire and said he was returning to his old self.
