Vatican Says Pope Francis Is 'Improving' After Being Hospitalized

Vatican Says Pope Francis Is 'Improving' After Being Hospitalized

Vatican Says , Pope Francis Is 'Improving' , After Being Hospitalized.

On March 30, the Vatican said that Pope Francis is "progressively improving" after spending a night in a hospital in Rome.

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According to the Vatican, the 86-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with a respiratory infection.

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said that the pope had “rested well overnight” before resuming his work.

The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned treatment.

This morning after having breakfast, he read some newspapers and resumed work, Matteo Bruni, Vatican spokesman, via NBC.

The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned treatment.

This morning after having breakfast, he read some newspapers and resumed work, Matteo Bruni, Vatican spokesman, via NBC.

On March 29, Francis complained of having difficulty breathing and was taken to the Gemelli hospital.

On March 29, Francis complained of having difficulty breathing and was taken to the Gemelli hospital.

At the time, the Vatican said the pope would likely spend a few days in the hospital.

At the time, the Vatican said the pope would likely spend a few days in the hospital.

NBC reports that news of Francis' hospitalization has given rise to questions regarding his general health.

The cancellation of Francis' audiences through March 31 has also raised questions about the pope's participation in the upcoming Holy Week.

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On March 30, a tweet from the pope's account said Francis was "touched by the many messages received.".

NBC reports that Francis had part of one lung removed when he was younger due to a respiratory infection.

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NBC reports that Francis had part of one lung removed when he was younger due to a respiratory infection.