A Holy See Press Office statement says Pope Francis‘s health is improving as he remains in hospital for treatment for a pulmonary infection.
Pope Francis rested well during the night, said the director of the Holy See Press Office in a statement updating journalists on the Holy Father’s health.
The Pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Wednesday afternoon after he had presided at the weekly General Audience.
A statement by Matteo Bruni revealed that his “clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing with his planned treatment.”
The statement also said that this morning, after breakfast, the Pope read some newspapers and resumed work.
Before lunch, he gathered in prayer in a private chapel in the hospital and received the Eucharist. Greeting and wishes for his speedy recovery are pouring into the Vatican. Pope Francis undergoes medical check-ups over respiratory difficulties
In a communication sent on Wednesday afternoon to journalists, Holy See Press Office director Matteo Bruni issued a statement informing that: “This afternoon, the Holy Father went to Gemelli for some previously scheduled check-ups.”
Church and world leaders including Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby sent their prayers to Pope Francis “Like so many around the world my prayers are with Pope Francis at this time. May God grant him a swift recovery, and the knowledge that we are close to him in prayer.”
In recent days Pope Francis has complained of some respiratory difficulties and in the afternoon went to the Policlinico A. Gemelli in Rome to undergo some medical check-ups.