Pope Francis Hospitalized In Rome, Will Stay A ‘Few Days,’ Vatican Says

After his scheduled inspection on Wednesday, Pope Francis did spend a” some days” in the hospital in Rome, according to the Vatican.

According to Holy See official Matteo Bruni, Francis, 86, went to the Gemelli Hospital on Wednesday afternoon for a checkup. Francis was hospitalized for a respiratory infection after having breathing problems, according to the Vatican, and will stay there for” a few days ,” the BBC reported. The bishop postponed his performances through Friday.

The pope situation would” require a few days of appropriate doctor medical treatment ,” the Vatican stated in its statement.

The announcement continued,” Pope Francis is moved by the numerous letters received and expresses his appreciation for the worship and relationship.” According to the Associated Press, the bishop appeared to be in reasonably good health earlier on Wednesday when he addressed a large crowd.

VATICAN CITY: According to @ HolySeePress spokesman Matteo Bruni, Pope Francis visited Gemelli Hospital this afternoon for a scheduled check-up.

— Bree A Dail(@ breeadail ) March 29, 2023

Holy Week ends on Easter Sunday on April 9 and the pope is hospitalized a few days before Palm Sunday, which is stressful for the spiritual leader.

According to the Associated Press, Francis underwent partial heart removal when he was a young man due to an infection with his lungs. The bishop underwent surgery to remove 13 feet of his stomach two years ago, and spent 10 days in the Gemelli Hospital.

The 86-year-old pope, who was elected pope ten years ago, has spent more than a year dealing with an wound to his right knee, necessitating the use of stumbling aids and wheelchairs. In a January interview, Francis also mentioned that his diverticulitis — bumps in the intestinal wall — had” returned” following his 2021 surgery, but he was still in good spirits.

” My health is good. I’m healthy for my age, Francis declared in January. ” I may pass away tomorrow, but everything is fine. I’m in excellent health.

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