Pope Francis spent his second night hospitalized at the Gemelli hospital in Rome due to bronchitis. He had to cancel a visit to the Cinecittà film studios, a highlighted event of the Jubilee of Culture in Rome, which gathers more than 10,000 artists from around the world.
In a message, the Pope expressed gratitude for the affection, prayers, and support received, as well as the work of the medical staff at the hospital. He renewed his appeal for peace, asking for prayers for places affected by conflicts.
Cardinal Tolentino de Mendonça led the celebration at St. Peter's Basilica on behalf of the Pope. The Vatican released a message prepared by Francis for the Sunday Angelus, highlighting his stable clinical condition without fever.
Pope Francis's hospitalization is due to persistent respiratory discomfort that eventually resulted in a respiratory infection. The doctors indicated absolute rest and adjusted his treatment based on new microbiological findings.
The Pope thanked the artists and organizers of the Jubilee of Culture, emphasizing that he still needs treatment for his bronchitis. The improvement of some values in his laboratory tests was confirmed, but the respiratory infection persists.
