Pope Francis is recovering at Rome's Gemelli Hospital after being admitted with a respiratory infection. The 88-year-old pontiff is in stable condition but remains under observation, prompting concerns among the faithful.
Pope Francis remained at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday (February 15) as he continued receiving treatment for a respiratory infection.
The 88-year-old pontiff was hospitalized on Friday with bronchitis and has been under medical observation since. According to a Vatican statement, his condition is stable, although he is experiencing a mild fever.
Following medical evaluations, doctors diagnosed a respiratory tract infection and began administering medication. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni reported that Pope Francis is “calm and in good spirits” and even spent some time reading newspapers during his hospital stay.
As he recovers, Pope Francis is expected to miss several upcoming public events.
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