The Pope had a quiet night and woke up for breakfast, as reported this morning, February 19, by the Press Office of the Holy See. The official statement continued detailing that in the morning the Pope got up and sat in his chair, indicating that he had a peaceful night.
The Press Office of the Holy See informed the media that on Tuesday a control thoracic CT scan was carried out, prescribed by the Vatican and the medical team of Policlinico Gemelli, which revealed the presence of bilateral pneumonia requiring additional pharmacological treatment. As confirmed by the Vatican, the Pope's heart is functioning properly.
The director of the Press Office of the Holy See, Matteo Bruni, communicated that Pope Francis is in good spirits and during his hospitalization since February 14, he alternates moments of prayer, reading, and rest.
