VATICAN CITY — The Vatican reported another slight improvement in Pope Francis's condition on Thursday, as the 88-year-old spent his seventh day in hospital being treated for double pneumonia.
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican reported another slight improvement in Pope Francis's condition on Thursday, as the 88-year-old spent his seventh day in hospital being treated for double pneumonia.The Argentine pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital last Friday with bronchitis, but it later developed into pneumonia in both lungs, sparking widespread alarm.
But it was still not clear whether the pope would give the traditional Angelus prayer at midday on Sunday.Francis missed it last Sunday, but has delivered it from the Gemelli balcony during his previous spells at the hospital.'We still don't know how it will work,' said Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni.
Condition 'Slightly Improving' On Seventh Day In Hospital
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