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Pope Francis spends 10th night in hospital

Pope Francis who has been hospitalised for several days, spent his 10th night in the hospital.

In a statement released by the Holy See Press Office on Monday morning, the Pope had a restful night, marking a positive update on his health.

“The night went well; the Pope slept and is resting,” read the statement.

The Pope Is receiving treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.

On Sunday evening, the Holy See Press Office said his condition remains critical, though he has not experienced any respiratory crises since Saturday morning.

The pope had received blood transfusions to bring up his hemoglobin levels.

“The thrombocytopenia remains stable; however, some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control,” said the Sunday press statement, adding that “high-flow oxygen therapy continues through nasal cannulas.”

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He also attended Mass in his apartment in Gemelli Hospital with the doctors and nurses who are overseeing his treatment.

 

 

 

 

Owotoki Christiana Temitope

Owotoki Christiana Temitope is a graduate of Mass communication from Bingham University, has a professional Certificate on Human Resource management and a practicing journalist with high professionalism in reporting Human Angle events for over five years. She is also a practicing investigative journalist.

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