Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said. Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, underwent a CAT scan, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
Quick Read
- Hospital Visit for Flu Symptoms: Pope Francis went to the hospital on Saturday for tests after experiencing flu symptoms.
- Underwent a CAT Scan: He underwent a CAT scan due to his history of having part of one lung removed when he was younger.
- Tests Ruled Out Respiratory Problems: The tests at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where the Pope was previously treated for a respiratory infection, came back negative for any respiratory issues.
- Cancellation of Audiences: The Vatican had earlier announced the cancellation of the Pope’s audiences due to his flu.
- Upcoming Travel Plans: Pope Francis is scheduled to travel to Dubai for the COP28 conference on climate change. The Vatican provided new details about his itinerary, indicating that the trip is still planned.
- Pope’s Health and Age: Pope Francis, who will turn 87 next month, has faced several health challenges recently, including abdominal surgery. He has responded to questions about his health with humor, saying, “Still alive, you know.”
The Associated Press has the story:
Pope Francis has a hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Newslooks- ROME (AP)
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, underwent a CAT scan, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
The test at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where Francis was treated for a respiratory infection earlier this year, was done to rule out any possible respiratory problems and came back negative, Bruni said in a statement.
Earlier Saturday, the Vatican said the pope had canceled his audiences because of the flu.
Francis is due to travel on Friday to Dubai for the COP28 conference on climate change. Bruni provided no information about any change in his plans and in fact the Vatican on Saturday gave new details about his itinerary, suggesting the trip was still on.
The pope will turn 87 next month. When asked about his health in a recent interview — after setbacks that included abdominal surgery just a few months ago to repair a hernia and remove intestinal scarring — Francis quipped in reply what has become his standard line — “Still alive, you know.”
