Pope Francis stable in clinic - fever sunk, appointments canceled!

Pope Francis stable in clinic - fever sunk, appointments canceled!

The Pope in a serious health situation! Pope Francis (88) was brought to the Gemelli Clinic in Rome on Friday to carry out necessary tests and continue his ongoing treatment for severe bronchitis. According to an explanation of the Vatican, the Pontifex suffers from a respiratory infection and started with "Hospital Medication Therapy", as Kap . The Vatican only seems to keep further medical information, while Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni explained to journalists that the Pope's slight fever had disappeared and its condition appeared stable.

Bronchitis that has been plaguing the Pope for about six weeks has also led to episodes of shortness of breath. However, the question of when Francis can make public appointments again remains open. The Vatican has canceled all appointments up to and including next Monday. This is related to a week full of important events to celebrate the anniversary of the Catholic Church, which are now questioned due to its health situation. According to ABC News José Tolentino de Mendonça because the Pope cannot participate.

Bruni also announced that the Pope was brought to the clinic after the official appointments on Friday. Despite his health problems, the Pope is calm and good in the mood that he even read some newspapers. So far, the treatment is planned in the clinic, and it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming days.