Pope Francis: hospitalization for bronchitis! Stable condition?

Pope Francis: hospitalization for bronchitis! Stable condition?

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has been in the “Agostino Gemelli” hospital in Rome since Friday because of severe bronchitis. According to Vatican circles, he spent a “quiet night” there and his health was stable. The doctors are carrying out therapy and further examinations this Monday. This information was published by the news portal oe24, which also explains that the 88-year-old skipped the traditional Angelus prayer on Sunday afternoon and was prescribed “absolute rest” on medical advice.

Pope's health problems

The Pope has been suffering from bronchitis for more than a week, which made hospital treatment necessary. The Holy See spokesman confirmed that Francis was taken to the clinic after morning audiences to carry out necessary diagnostic tests. Medical care will continue and doctors are expected to regularly update his health status, t-online reported.

The Pope has often suffered from health problems in recent months. A fall in early January resulted in an injury that forced him to use a sling. He has also had to use a wheelchair in the past due to other complaints such as knee pain and sciatica problems. Despite these difficulties, he remains active and continues to show interest in the concerns of the international community, including a telephone conversation with the Holy Family Parish in Gaza. During this conversation, the pontiff's voice sounded tired, but he was optimistic and asked about the well-being of his interlocutors.