Pope Francis Checked Out At Hospital for Flu Symptoms

Pope Francis was taken to hospital on Wednesday after telling worshippers at his weekly audience that he had not yet recovered from the symptoms of flu.

The Vatican press office said Francis, 87, had been taken to Gemelli hospital in Rome for “diagnostic tests” before returning to the Vatican soon afterwards. In a statement on Monday, it had said he was suffering from “light” flu symptoms.

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Ed Morrissey

The flu is no small issue with 87-year-olds, but if it were serious they would have admitted the pontiff. Obviously they will keep a closer eye than usual on his health until he shakes off the symptoms altogether. 

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