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The
pope, 86 and suffering from a number of ailments, was taken to
Rome's Gemelli hospital two days ago after complaining of
breathing difficulties.
He was diagnosed with bronchitis and has responded well to an
infusion of antibiotics, the Vatican said on Thursday.
"His Holiness is expected to return to Santa Marta tomorrow,
once the results of the latest tests from this morning are
known," the Vatican said.
Santa Marta is a residence next to St. Peter's Basilica where
the pope lives.
Highlighting the pope's improved health, the Vatican said he had
pizza last night in hospital with his doctors, nurses,
assistants and security personnel.
Earlier on Friday, the dean of the college of cardinals,
Giovanni Battista Re, told Italian news agency Adnkronos that
the pope might be able to participate in all Easter week
celebrations, which kick off on Sunday.
The week includes a busy schedule of rituals and ceremonies that
can be physically exhausting, including a Good Friday nighttime
procession by Rome's Colosseum.
Re said arrangements had been made for Francis to be helped by a
cardinal in each of these celebrations.
(Reporting by Crispian Balmer; Writing by Gavin Jones and Alvise
Armellini; Editing by Alison Williams and Peter Graff)
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