The situation remains stable for Pope Francis, who recently underwent an X-ray, which revealed a "slight improvement in the infectious-pulmonary picture". This was confirmed by the Holy See press office, which convened a press briefing yesterday morning to provide an update on the Pope's condition as he continues to recover at Casa Santa Marta. Improvements are also noted in the results of blood tests, which are normal as respiratory and motor therapy continue, and "improvements in the voice" have been observed. "Mobility in an 88-year-old patient who has had a long hospitalization is slow", yet the pope works during the day "partly sitting at his desk" and says Mass every day in Casa Santa Marta's chapel. However, he does not receive guests. Today, for the public audience, a text prepared by the Pope is due to be released, while for Sunday's Angelus, the Press Office believes it is still too early to make predictions, as it is "premature" to speak of the blessing of the Urbi et Orbi on Easter Day.
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