Pope "Improving" After Night In Hospital With Respiratory Infection
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Pope Francis was forced to cancel today's engagements. There are now questions over his presence at services for the upcoming Holy Week and Easter, the most important period in the Christian calendar.
Pope Francis's health is improving after spending a night in hospital with a respiratory infection, the Vatican announced Thursday, saying the 86-year-old had eaten breakfast, read the newspapers and even done some work.
The pope "rested well during the night. His clinical picture is gradually improving and he is continuing his planned treatment", spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement.
"This morning after breakfast, he read some newspapers and resumed work. Before lunch, he went to the little chapel of the private (hospital) apartment where he prayed and he received the Eucharist."
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Wednesday for what the Vatican said were pre-planned checks.
