Pope Francis had another good night
of rest in Rome's Gemelli Hospital after being admitted on
Friday with breathing difficulties due to bronchitis, Vatican
Press Office Director Matteo Bruni told reporters on Tuesday.
"The Pope had a quiet night, he rested," Bruni said.
"When he woke up he had breakfast and devoted himself to reading
some newspapers, as he does usually".
He added that the pope "has been prescribed absolute rest".
The Vatican said on Monday that the pope's therapy had had to
change due to the complex clinical picture of his condition.
"The results of the tests carried out in recent days and today
have demonstrated a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection
that has led to a further change in therapy", it said.
"All the tests carried out to date are indicative of a complex
clinical picture that will require an adequate hospital stay",
it added.
Nevertheless, the 88-year-old Argentine pontiff is said to be in
good spirits and is continuing with several aspects of his daily
routine.
On Monday evening, for example, he called the parish of the Holy
Family in Gaza, sources said, as he has been doing on a daily
basis for months.
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