VATICAN CITY, MAR 7, 2005 (VIS) - Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls made the following statement today to journalists on the health of Pope John Paul II:
"The general conditions of the Holy Father continue to improve, which allows the Pope to spend long periods of the day in an armchair.
"No complications have arisen because of the tracheotomy surgery.
"Continual improvement can also been seen in speaking, thanks to the daily rehabilitation sessions.
"Furthermore, doctors have prescribed a prudent limitation in the Pope's use of his voice so as to promote a better recuperation of the function of the larynx.
"The next communique will be given on Thursday, March 10 at 12:30 p.m."
In answer to journalists' questions, Navarro-Valls stated that "in all probability, the Pope will spend Holy Week in the Vatican." He said "when the Pope is here he will decide on his participation in the liturgical ceremonies that are scheduled."
OP/POPE:HEALTH/NAVARRO-VALLS VIS 20050307 (170)
"The general conditions of the Holy Father continue to improve, which allows the Pope to spend long periods of the day in an armchair.
"No complications have arisen because of the tracheotomy surgery.
"Continual improvement can also been seen in speaking, thanks to the daily rehabilitation sessions.
"Furthermore, doctors have prescribed a prudent limitation in the Pope's use of his voice so as to promote a better recuperation of the function of the larynx.
"The next communique will be given on Thursday, March 10 at 12:30 p.m."
In answer to journalists' questions, Navarro-Valls stated that "in all probability, the Pope will spend Holy Week in the Vatican." He said "when the Pope is here he will decide on his participation in the liturgical ceremonies that are scheduled."
OP/POPE:HEALTH/NAVARRO-VALLS VIS 20050307 (170)
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