By AC Wimmer
CNA Newsroom, Feb 15, 2025 / 05:53 am
Pope Francis had a “peaceful night” and read several newspapers Saturday morning following his admission to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for bronchitis, according to the Vatican.
“The Holy Father had a good night’s sleep. This morning he had breakfast and read several newspapers,” Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, told journalists Feb. 15.
“Medical assessments and necessary treatments are continuing.”
The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to the Gemelli Polyclinic Friday morning during meetings with several people, including Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico. According to the Vatican, initial examinations revealed a respiratory tract infection with mild fever.
A medical update from the hospital is expected later on Saturday.
The Vatican has cleared the pope’s schedule through at least Feb. 15 to allow him to rest and recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with Pope Francis for a speedy recovery.
