9 minutes agoPope Francis hospitalizes after breathing problems
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)Pope Francisescu has a respiratory infection and will have to spend several days in the hospital in Rome, the Vatican has announced. The 86-year-old had trouble breathing in the past few days, but there is no Ovid, but he would need several days of adequate hospital therapy “, the BBC reported. [...]
The 86-year-old had trouble breathing in the past few days, but there is no Ovid, but he would need several days of adequate hospital therapy “, the BBC reported.
“pa Francescu has been affected by numerous messages received and expresses his gratitude for the closeness and prayer”.
His closest staff, including security, is expected to stay at the Gemelli Hospital at night.
This is the most busy period of the year for Pope Francis, with many events and services planned before Easter weekend.
The pope has been using a wheelchair in recent months because of problems with his knee.
He also underwent an operation to address a colon problem in 2021. In January, he said the situation had returned.
Despite his illness, the pope has remained active and has taken trips abroad. He visited the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan in February.
In January, the pope led his predecessor's funeral, Pope Benedict XVI, who was the first pope to resign voluntarily for centuries. He said it was due to poor health.
