LONG PROFILE: Pope Francis spends two weeks in hospital

Record ID: 1986479

  • Title: LONG PROFILE: Pope Francis spends two weeks in hospital
  • Date: 8th March 2023
  • Summary: Pope Francis travels to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, two countries grappling with conflict and profound poverty, in his third visit to sub-Saharan Africa since he became pope in 2013. In Congo, Francis meets with victims of conflict and denounces the "poison of greed" driving conflicts in Africa. On his "pilgrimage of peace" to South Sudan, the pope ma
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    Pope Francis continues his medical treatment as Friday (February 28) marks two weeks since his hospitalisation.
    Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, slept well overnight and is resting, the Vatican said in a brief statement on Thursday (February 27).
    The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital after coming down with a severe respiratory infection that triggered various complications.
    The Vatican gave a largely upbeat assessment of his health on Wednesday (February 26) evening, saying there had been a "further, slight improvement" in his condition.
    Pope Francis' respiratory tract infection has required a modification of his treatment to tackle a "complex clinical situation" and he will remain in hospital as long as is necessary, the Vatican said earlier on Monday (February 17).
    Pope Francis was hospitalised on the morning of Friday February 14 for tests and to continue the treatment of his ongoing bronchitis.
    In the week prior to his hospitalisation, Francis told pilgrims at the weekly audience that he was suffering from a "strong cold," which the Vatican later described as bronchitis.
    Francis, 88, has been pope since 2013 and has suffered from influenza and other health problems several times over the past two years.
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