This Thursday, after breakfast, Pope Francis took the opportunity to read some newspapers and return to work. The pontiff also prayed in the hospital chapel.
Pope Francis, hospitalized on Wednesday for a respiratory infection, has seen improvements in his health and is now working at the hospital. According to Vatican News, the pontiff “rested well at nightand, on the morning of this Thursday, after breakfast, I took the opportunity to read some newspapers and return to work. The Pope also took the opportunity, before lunch, to pray in the private chapel of the Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
The Vatican clarified on Wednesday that Respiratory infection is not related to Covid-19. The infection, however, forced the Pope to remain hospitalized in Rome for a few days “to receive adequate medical treatment.”
Pope Francis hospitalized for “a few days” due to respiratory infection
According to Matteo Bruni, a Vatican spokesman, Francis’ state of health “It’s getting progressively better.” and Pope “Continue with the planned treatment“.
“In recent days, Pope Francis has had some respiratory difficulties, having gone to the Gemelli hospital to undergo medical examinations,” the spokesman announced on Wednesday. Initially, the advance information covered the Pope’s trip to the hospital to carry out previously scheduled exams only, with the pontiff going on to preside over the usual weekly general audiencein Saint Peter’s Square.
A hospital source explained to Corriere della Sera that Francis was taken by ambulance to hospital after experiencing heart problems and respiratory fatigue.. The same source, however, stressed that the state of health of Pope Francis “is not worrisome.”
Source: Observadora
