Vatican: Pope improving since hospitalisation with infection
1 min read 30 Mar 2023, 02:49 PM ISTPope Francis, who earlier this month marked 10 years as head of the Catholic Church, has suffered a number of health issues but normally keeps a busy schedule
PremiumPope Francis rested well overnight and was “progressively improving" Thursday after being hospitalised with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said.
The 86-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, ate breakfast, read the newspapers and was working from his hospital room at Rome's Gemelli hospital, according to a statement from spokesman Matteo Bruni.
“Before lunch he went to the little chapel in the private apartment, where he gathered in prayer and received the Eucharist," the statement said.
Francis was hospitalised Wednesday after having suffered breathing problems in recent days and was diagnosed with a respiratory infection. The Vatican said he would remain for a few days of treatment.
This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text.
