Pope Francis continues to recover from double pneumonia in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, yet Vatican events and Holy Year celebrations carry on without him. The highlight of the weekend is the homage to volunteers of the Catholic Church. The Vatican reports that the 88-year-old pope is undergoing respiratory and physical therapy and had a quiet night.
Pope Francis was diagnosed with “bilateral pneumonia” and remains under medical treatment at a Roman hospital, the Vatican stated on Tuesday. The health of Pope Francis is complex, with lab tests and X-rays of his chest confirming infection. The Vatican reported that Pope Francis has a “polymicrobial infection” that followed recent bronchitis complicating the treatment.
Pope Francis spent a “quiet night” in Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital and is on the mend with indications of relief from his bronchitis, the Vatican reported Saturday. Holy See Press Office director Matteo Bruni said the 88-year-old pope “rested well,” had breakfast, and read the newspapers as he checked in with additional medical therapy. While
