Pope Francis “rested all night” and presented “no febrile episodes,” the Vatican says as the Holy Father continues to recover from bronchitis at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
The pope had been admitted to the hospital on Friday after suffering from bronchitis for several days. He was found to have a respiratory tract infection and a slight fever upon admittance.
Following his overnight stay, the pope’s treatment was “slightly modified” after “further microbiological findings,” the Vatican says, adding that Saturday’s tests “found improvement in some values.”
“During the morning he received holy Eucharist, then alternated rest with prayer and reading,“ the Vatican says.
“To facilitate the recovery, the medical staff prescribed absolute rest; therefore, on tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 16, the Holy Father will not lead the Angelus prayer; nevertheless, he intended to send the text for its publication,“ the Holy See Press Office adds.
The pope “has been updated of the many messages of closeness and affection received and expresses his gratitude, while asking for continued prayers for him,“ the Vatican says.
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