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Pope hospitalized for bronchitis
Pope Francis has been suffering from bronchitis for days. On Friday, he had to be admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome for examinations.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen His treatment will now continue in hospital, the Vatican announced in a press release. 88-year-old Pope Francis did not read the catechesis for Wednesday's general audience himself due to his bronchitis. He asked a member of staff to do this for him. Francis had already had to cut short a sermon on Sunday.
According to the Holy See, he is holding his meetings at home in the Santa Marta guest house in order to rest. On Friday, the Pope met with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Several health problems
Pope Francis has had several health problems in recent years. The pontiff had to have an operation on his abdominal wall due to a hernia. He often uses a wheelchair due to knee pain and sciatica. This year, the Pope injured his arm in a fall at his residence and had to wear a sling. Despite his health problems, however, the Argentinian continues to attend public appointments.
Francis has his own apartment on the tenth floor of the Gemelli Clinic in Rome, which is permanently reserved for him. He stayed there for the first time in July 2021. The clinic apartment consists of several rooms, a living room, a kitchen and a small private chapel. In addition to the Pope, his staff and closest confidants can also stay there.
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