Pope Francis discharged from hospital after breathing problems: NPR
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ROME – The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday, three days after he was admitted. hospitalized for breathing problems. He was diagnosed with bronchitis.
In a brief statement, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the 86-year-old pontiff had a good Thursday and dined on pizza with hospital medical staff, read newspapers and caught up my job.
The spokesman said the pope is expected to return to the Vatican on Saturday following his latest medical examinations.
Due to a chronic knee problemsThe pope has stopped celebrating Mass during major Catholic holidays but attends services and gives lectures.
Bruni said Francis will be available on Sunday for Palm Sunday services.
Easter week has a packed liturgical calendar, culminating with a late-night Good Friday procession and a lengthy Easter address from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica .