The Vatican says Pope Francis was discharged from a hospital on Saturday. The pontiff was treated for bronchitis.
The 86-year-old pope said he was having trouble breathing on Wednesday and was hospitalized.
The Holy See says the pope's condition improved after he received antibiotics administered intravenously.
Speaking to reporters after leaving the hospital, the pope said, "I'm still alive." He also stopped his car and exchanged words with well-wishers outside the hospital.
The Vatican says Pope Francis is expected to be present in St. Peter's Square for a mass on Sunday.
Local media outlets have been keeping an eye on the pope's health. In recent years, he has barely been able to walk, due to pains in his knees.
The 86-year-old pope said he was having trouble breathing on Wednesday and was hospitalized.
The Holy See says the pope's condition improved after he received antibiotics administered intravenously.
Speaking to reporters after leaving the hospital, the pope said, "I'm still alive." He also stopped his car and exchanged words with well-wishers outside the hospital.
The Vatican says Pope Francis is expected to be present in St. Peter's Square for a mass on Sunday.
Local media outlets have been keeping an eye on the pope's health. In recent years, he has barely been able to walk, due to pains in his knees.
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Pope Francis was discharged from a hospital on Saturday after being treated for bronchitis. He had trouble breathing and was hospitalized on Wednesday. After receiving antibiotics, his condition improved. The pope expressed he is still alive and interacted with well-wishers outside the hospital.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230402_01/
Date: April 2, 2023
Created: 2023/04/02 10:58
Updated: 2025/12/09 05:32
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