Pope Francis spent a peaceful night in a Rome hospital after suffering from a respiratory infection, a Vatican source said on Thursday.
The pope was hospitalised on Wednesday after complaining of breathing difficulties, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said, raising fresh concerns over the health of the 86-year-old pontiff, who is suffering from a number ofBruni has said Francis would have to stay at Rome's Gemelli hospital for "a few days" for "appropriate" medical treatment. An official update on his condition was expected in late morning, the Vatican source said.
According to Italian news agency ANSA, nursing staff "are very optimistic" that, barring surprises, the pope could be discharged in time for Palm Sunday celebrations on April 2 -- the start of a hectic week of ceremonies leading to Easter Sunday on April 9. It was not clear if the pope would be able to take part in the various services, even if he was discharged by the weekend.
Last year, the pope attended but did not preside at some of the Easter services due to his knee pain. If the same happened again, a cardinal would be appointed to celebrate the services. If the pope is fit, he could follow events from a chair. ANSA, quoting unnamed hospital sources, said doctors had "for now" ruled out heart problems and pneumonia for Francis.
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