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Hospitalised Pope Francis in good spirits, says Italian PM Meloni
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19/02/2025
Hospitalised Pope Francis in good spirits, says Italian PM Meloni
The 88-year-old pontiff, despite battling pneumonia and a severe bronchial infection, was alert and responsive, Meloni stated on Wednesday.
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Crowds of well-wishers have gathered outside Rome's Gemelli Hospital as news of Pope Francis'
00:07
pneumonia has raised concerns about the 88-year-old pontiff's health.
00:11
The Vatican said in a statement on Wednesday morning that Francis slept well, got out of
00:16
bed and ate breakfast earlier this morning.
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His respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, which requires the use of cortisone
00:24
and antibiotics.
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The statement said the Pope, who had the upper lobe of his right lung removed as a young
00:30
man, is in good spirits.
00:33
He was admitted to hospital on Friday after a week-long bout of bronchitis worsened.
00:56
Meanwhile, all public engagements on the Pope's agenda have been cancelled through Sunday.
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The Pope has thanked health workers at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
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He also expressed gratitude to the public for their prayers and affections.
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Many people have gathered here to show their support for the Pope, lighting candles, leaving
01:29
flowers and cards at the statue of the late Pope John Paul II at the hospital's main entrance.
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Giorgia Orlandi for Euronews at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
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