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Pope Francis Tests Negative For Pulmonary Issues
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Pope Francis was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Rome's Tiberian Island on Saturday for a precautionary CT scan on his lungs, following flu-like symptoms.
The Holy See Press Office confirmed that the tests yielded negative results for any pulmonary complications, and the pontiff promptly returned to his Vatican residence at the Casa Santa Marta.
A statement from the Holy See Press Office detailed the events: "In the early afternoon, Pope Francis underwent a CT scan at Gemelli Hospital on Isola in Rome to rule out the risk of pulmonary complications. The test yielded negative results, and the Pope returned to Casa Santa Marta."
The decision to undergo the CT scan was made after the 85-year-old pontiff experienced flu-like symptoms. Earlier in the day, the Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, announced the cancellation of the Pope's scheduled audiences, stating, "The audiences of the Holy Father scheduled for this morning are canceled due to a slight flu-like condition."
Pope Francis has a history of respiratory issues. At the age of 21, he developed pleurisy, leading to surgery to remove three pulmonary cysts and a portion of his upper right lung. The recent hospital visit was a precautionary measure to ensure there were no complications arising from his current illness.
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, manifests with symptoms such as an acute onset of fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While the Pope's CT scan ruled out pulmonary complications, he will likely take some time to recover fully from the flu-like condition.
The Vatican has assured the faithful that Pope Francis is in good spirits and is expected to resume his regular activities once he has recuperated.
The Holy See Press Office confirmed that the tests yielded negative results for any pulmonary complications, and the pontiff promptly returned to his Vatican residence at the Casa Santa Marta.
A statement from the Holy See Press Office detailed the events: "In the early afternoon, Pope Francis underwent a CT scan at Gemelli Hospital on Isola in Rome to rule out the risk of pulmonary complications. The test yielded negative results, and the Pope returned to Casa Santa Marta."
The decision to undergo the CT scan was made after the 85-year-old pontiff experienced flu-like symptoms. Earlier in the day, the Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, announced the cancellation of the Pope's scheduled audiences, stating, "The audiences of the Holy Father scheduled for this morning are canceled due to a slight flu-like condition."
Pope Francis has a history of respiratory issues. At the age of 21, he developed pleurisy, leading to surgery to remove three pulmonary cysts and a portion of his upper right lung. The recent hospital visit was a precautionary measure to ensure there were no complications arising from his current illness.
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, manifests with symptoms such as an acute onset of fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While the Pope's CT scan ruled out pulmonary complications, he will likely take some time to recover fully from the flu-like condition.
The Vatican has assured the faithful that Pope Francis is in good spirits and is expected to resume his regular activities once he has recuperated.
Nov 27, 2023
