Pope Francis' health improving - Vatican

Colombo (News 1st) - Pope Francis's health is improving as he remains in hospital for treatment for a respiratory infection, stated the Vatican on Thursday (30).

The director of the Holy See Press Office in a statement said the pope rested well during the night after being admitted yesterday. 

On Wednesday afternoon (29), Pope Francis was admitted into Rome's Gemelli hospital after the discovery of a respiratory disease.

The statement by Director of the Holy See Press Office Matteo Bruni revealed that his “clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing with his planned treatment.”

The statement also said that on Thursday morning (30), after breakfast, the Pope read some newspapers and resumed work.

The Vatican added the Pope stated he is touched by the many messages received and expresses his gratitude for the closeness and prayers reaching him.