Pope, Vatican spokesman: “Last night he had a fever”

Last night the Pope “manifested a feverish episode”. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said this by updating on the health conditions of the Pope hospitalized at Gemelli since last Sunday for diverticulitis surgery. “His Holiness Pope Francis – explains Bruni – spent a quiet day, feeding and mobilizing himself autonomously. In the afternoon he wanted to show his paternal closeness to the little patients of the nearby Pediatric Oncology and Child Neurosurgery ward, sending them his affectionate greeting. In the evening he manifested a feverish episode “.” This morning – explains the note – he was subjected to routine microbiological examinations and a chest-abdomen CT scan, which was negative. The Holy Father continues the planned treatments and nutrition for Orally. At this particular moment he turns his gaze to those who suffer, expressing his closeness to the sick, especially to those most in need of care “.