VATICAN CITY, FEB 7, 2005 (VIS) - Joaquin Navarro-Valls, director of the Holy See Press Office, appeared at noon today in the press office and read a bulletin to journalists which gave an update on the Holy Father's health.
"The Holy Father's condition continues to improve. He no longer has a fever, eats regularly and spends several hours a day in an armchair next to his bed.
"For obvious reasons of prudence, the Pope has been advised to remain at Gemelli Hospital for several more days. The next communique will be issued Thursday, Feb 10 at 12 noon."
In remarks following the reading of the communique, Navarro-Valls noted that "numerous get-well messages and letters continue to arrive daily for the Pope. Many people are offering up their sufferings for the Pope, who is keeping everyone in his prayers, as was mentioned yesterday during the Angelus. The messages come from all over the world, and many from within the hospital. Most are very moving."
He added that "the Pope celebrates Mass daily in his room to which members of the medical staff are invited." Navarro-Valls also said that "the Holy Father glances at the newspapers to - as he says - 'follow the evolution of my health'."
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