Pope Francis expected to be discharged from hospital

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 01, 2023 10:53 am

POPE Francis was set to leave hospital on Saturday after a three-night stay for treatment of bronchitis, and begin preparations for the most important week in the Christian calendar.

The 86-year-old pontiff was admitted on Wednesday to Rome's Gemelli hospital after complaining of breathing issues, but his condition improved after he was given antibiotics.

BATTLING BRONCHITIS A rack displaying postcards of Pope Francis is pictured at a souvenirs’ shop at Piazza Pope Pius 12th in Rome by The Vatican St. Peter’s square (rear) on Thursday, March 30, 2023, a day after the Pope was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome. Pope Francis has been diagnosed with a respiratory infection, and will require ‘a few days of appropriate hospital medical treatment,’ the Vatican said. The 86-year-old was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for checks on March 29 after complaining of breathing difficulties, spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement. AFP PHOTO

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