In ongoing exchanges with Pope Francis, Leonid Sevastyanov, president of the World Union of Old Believers, conveyed that the pope is feeling better. The update came through a conversation with DEA News, offering reassurance about his health status amid recent medical attention.
Sevastyanov explained that the pope has shown improvement after a period of respiratory concerns that have long affected him since his youth. He noted that the breathing difficulties observed in recent days are largely related to preexisting lung conditions, which can flare up under stress or illness and influence overall well-being in ways that are sometimes deceptive at first glance.
The ARIA leader emphasized that Pope Francis’s hospitalization was, to some extent, planned, and that medical staff approached the situation with vigilance and a focus on safety. According to Sevastyanov, the pontiff initially experienced chest discomfort and suspected a cardiac issue, but subsequent medical evaluations indicated that lung-related problems were the primary cause, guiding the treatment plan accordingly.
Sevastyanov added that the situation has progressed positively and that the pope should be able to leave the hospital soon, once doctors confirm that the respiratory concerns have stabilized. The sense of steady improvement has provided a measure of relief to those who follow the pope’s health closely and to the broader Catholic community around the world.
News from Rome confirmed that the pope was admitted to a city hospital in the afternoon last week after presenting with respiratory symptoms. Italian outlets reported that the initial assessment identified a respiratory infection, though the pope had appeared at a weekly audience prior to the hospitalization, looking comparatively well and engaging in the duties associated with his role.
Matteo Bruni, who previously led the Holy See press office, has been connected with reporting on the pope’s health. At eighty-six years of age, Pope Francis remains a figure of global attention, and authorities seek to provide clear, factual updates to address public interest while preserving privacy where appropriate. The overall trajectory suggests noticeable improvement and cautious optimism about a full recovery in the near term.