Pope Francis "rested well during the
night" and his clinical condition is "progressively improving",
Vatican Spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement on Thursday.
"This morning after having breakfast, he read some newspapers
and resumed work," Bruni continued.
"Before lunch he went to the little chapel in his private
apartment, where he gathered in prayer and received the
Eucharist," he added.
The Pope is "continuing his planned treatment", Bruni said.
Francis was hospitalized on Wednesday for what were initially
claimed to be planned tests, although the Vatican later said he
was suffering from a "respiratory infection".
Messages for a speedy recovery have poured in from Italy and
around the world, including from US President Joe Biden, who
called the Pope a "dear" friend.
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