Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis.
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ROME — The Vatican has introduced that Pope Francis will likely be discharged from the hospital on Saturday, three days after he was hospitalized for respiratory issues. He was identified with bronchitis.
In a short assertion, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni stated the 86-year-old pope had day Thursday and dined on pizza with the hospital’s medical workers, learn newspapers and caught up together with his work.
The spokesman stated the pope is slated to return to the Vatican on Saturday following his newest medical checks.
Due to a persistent knee downside, the pope had already stopped celebrating mass throughout main Catholic holy days however attended the ceremonies and delivered homilies.
Bruni stated Francis will likely be current Sunday for Palm Sunday ceremonies.
Easter week has an intense liturgical calendar, culminating with a late-night Good Friday procession and a protracted papal speech delivered on Easter from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.