(FILES) Pope Francis arrives to attend “The caress and the smile” event to meet with grandparents, elderly, grandchildren and members of the “Fondazione Eta’ Grande” in The Vatican, on April 27, 2024. Pope Francis has “stable” conditions with his blood tests showing a “slight improvement”, the Vatican said on February 19, 2025, as the 88-year-old pontiff undergoes ongoing treatment for bronchitis in both lungs. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)