Pope Francis in hospital: Pontiff has quiet night, medical staff optimistic
Pope Francis spent a peaceful night in hospital and medical staff is optimistic about his recovery, Italian news agency ANSA reported on Thursday, after he was hospitalized a day earlier.
Pope Francis is helped into his car at the end of the weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican.(AP)
Nursing staff “are very optimistic” that, barring surprises, Francis could be discharged in time for Palm Sunday celebrations on April 2, ANSA reported, quoting unnamed hospital sources.
Palm Sunday marks the start of a hectic week of ceremonies leading to Easter Sunday on April 9, the holiest day ...