Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis’ health is improving after he was taken to hospital with a respiratory condition.
He was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Wednesday, for what was initially said to be a scheduled check-up.
In a statement on Thursday, Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni said treatment for the 86-year-old pontiff was continuing.
“His Holiness Pope Francis rested well during the night.
“This morning after breakfast, he read some newspapers and resumed work,” he said.
He added that he then went to the chapel of the hospital, where he prayed and received the Eucharist.
Although Bruni did not say when the Pope might leave Rome’s Gemelli hospital, he, however, said he is expected to spend a “few days.”