Francis has ‘rested well,’ spent a peaceful third night at Gemelli hospital, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni says. Further medical tests planned for today
Vatican City, Feb 17, 2025 / 05:30 am Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said. Follow here for the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization: Pope Francis spends peaceful third night at Gemelli hospital as diagnostic tests continue Pope Francis has spent a peaceful night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital and continues his recovery today, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni tells journalists at the Holy See Press Office. “The Holy Father has rested well and had breakfast,” Bruni says, adding that the pope has been reading newspapers this morning. Further medical updates are expected this Monday afternoon. The pontiff’s positive progress prompts particular attention as he undergoes additional diagnostic tests today. He has been receiving treatment at the Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli since Friday for bronchitis symptoms that have persisted for more than 10 days. All weekend …