Pope Francis Has Infectious Bronchitis, But It’s Getting Better

“An infectious bronchitis was detected that required the administration of an antibiotic therapy based on infusions that produced the expected effects with a marked improvement in his state of health”said Mateo Bruni, director of the Vatican’s press room.

Mateo also said that the pope has already returned to work. After he showed improvement, Pope Francis ate breakfast, read some newspapers and went back to work.

Specialists at the Policlinico Gemelli hospital in Rome, where the pope is hospitalized, indicate that, based on the results of the tests, the pontiff may be discharged in the coming days.

_{Gemelli Polyclinic where Pope Francis was hospitalized (Photo: Reproduction/Andrew Medichini/AP/dpa/picture alliance)}

Pope Francis, who is 86 years old, has been complaining of knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, which eventually caused him to use a wheelchair. In July 2021, the pontiff underwent a delicate colon surgery, as he also has chronic nerve problems.

Recently, the pope admitted that fatigue that prevents him from seeing things clearly could lead him to resign as head of the Catholic Church, as did his predecessor, Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis’ agenda for this Thursday (30) was cancelled, the commitments that the pontiff had for the next few days included the celebration of Mass for Palm Sunday, which takes place on April 2.

According to the Vatican, Pope Francis was tested for COVID-19, but the result was negative.

Featured Photo: Pope Francis (Photo: Reproduction/Yara Nardi/Reuters)