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07/02/2005
Pope to remain in hospital on doctors' advice
Pope John Paul II will, according to the Vatican, remain in hospital for "a few more days".
A Vatican spokesperson said that the 84-year-old pontiff was eating well and had no fever.
On Sunday, the crowd cheered the Pope, who appeared briefly at the window of his room in Rome's Gemelli Hospital to give a short blessing. A statement read out by an aide said that that the Pope would continue to lead the Catholic Church for as long as he is able to do so.
The Vatican have said that on medical advice the pontiff would remain in hospital as a precaution, probably until at least Thursday when another statement is expected.
The spokesperson said that the Pope has been sitting up and reading the papers to "follow the evolution of his health".
The ailing Pope, who suffered a laryngeal spasm last week, has had difficulty talking clearly for some time.
(SP/MB)
A Vatican spokesperson said that the 84-year-old pontiff was eating well and had no fever.
On Sunday, the crowd cheered the Pope, who appeared briefly at the window of his room in Rome's Gemelli Hospital to give a short blessing. A statement read out by an aide said that that the Pope would continue to lead the Catholic Church for as long as he is able to do so.
The Vatican have said that on medical advice the pontiff would remain in hospital as a precaution, probably until at least Thursday when another statement is expected.
The spokesperson said that the Pope has been sitting up and reading the papers to "follow the evolution of his health".
The ailing Pope, who suffered a laryngeal spasm last week, has had difficulty talking clearly for some time.
(SP/MB)
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