Pope Francis Has Restful Night, Continues Therapy in Hospital

| 02/16/2025

The Holy See Press Office provided an update on Pope Francis’ health following his hospitalization for bronchitis on Friday

A statue of St. John Paul II, with flowers and candles at its base, is seen outside of Rome's Gemelli hospital in the early evening February 15, 2025, the day after Pope Francis was admitted for tests and treatment of a respiratory tract infection.
A statue of St. John Paul II, with flowers and candles at its base, is seen outside of Rome's Gemelli hospital in the early evening February 15, 2025, the day after Pope Francis was admitted for tests and treatment of a respiratory tract infection. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

“The Pope had a restful night and slept well. This morning, he read the newspapers and had breakfast as usual. Therapy continues. There will be another update at 5 pm.“

Holy See Press Office Director Matteo Bruni released this statement to journalists on Sunday regarding Pope Francis’ condition following his hospitalization.

Pope Francis was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Friday for ongoing bronchitis.

Following medical lab tests, his pharmacological therapy has been adjusted and he has not experienced episodes of fever.

The Pope’s medical staff has ordered “complete rest” to aid his recovery, thus the special Jubilee Audience for Artists and the World of Culture was canceled on Saturday, and Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonca, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, celebrated Holy Mass on his behalf on Sunday morning.

The Holy See Press Office published Pope Francis’s text for the Sunday Angelus reflection, as requested by the Holy Father.

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