Key takeaways:
- Pope Francis is making progress in his recovery from a respiratory infection.
- The Vatican said the pontiff’s health is “progressively improving” and he is working from the hospital.
- The Pope has acknowledged the many well-wishes he has received while he’s being treated in the hospital.
Pope Francis is making progress in his recovery from a respiratory infection, the Vatican said Thursday.
The 86-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital Wednesday evening, complaining of difficulty breathing. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement that Pope Francis had “rested well” overnight, and that his “clinical picture is gradually improving and he is continuing his planned treatment.”
Before lunch, the Pope went to the little chapel of the private hospital apartment where he prayed and received the Eucharist. This morning after breakfast, he read some newspapers and went back to work.
In his first tweet acknowledging his illness, Pope Francis said: “I am touched by the many messages received in these hours and I express my gratitude for the closeness and prayer.”
The Vatican said the pontiff’s health is “progressively improving” and he is working from the hospital. The clinical picture is progressively improving and the planned treatments continue.
The Pope has acknowledged the many well-wishes he has received while he’s being treated in the hospital. The Vatican has not yet said when the Pope is expected to be discharged.
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