News update about the pope
The spokesman said the pope had consented to undergo the 30-minute procedure, in which a hole is made in the throat and a tube inserted to assist breathing. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance. (Related story: Fluids in lungs may be problem)
Gianni Letta, an aide to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, told reporters at the hospital that he had met the pope, who appeared well. After the operation, John Paul raised his hand and attempted to speak with doctors but was told not to try, Letta said. (Related story: Pope's health raises concerns about life support)
"I entered Gemelli very somber and sad, and I leave very satisfied," Letta said.
President Bush said in a statement, "On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I send our heartfelt best wishes to Pope John Paul II. The Holy Father is in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish him a speedy recovery and return to the service of his church and of all humanity."
The pope was hospitalized Feb. 1-10 because of acute respiratory problems from what the Vatican has described as a "syndrome of influenza."
Until Thursday, the pontiff's health and activity level appeared to be returning to normal. But Navarro-Valls said a relapse required his hospitalization for "necessary specialized assistance and further tests." The pope also has Parkinson's disease and arthritis.
After his release from the hospital on Feb. 10, the pope appeared stronger at each public appearance. But Wednesday, he made a "virtual" appearance via TV link from his private study.
Church officials urged the faithful to pray for the leader of the world's 1 billion Roman Catholics for 26 years. "I call on all the dioceses of Rome to gather in prayer for our most loved bishop and the father of the faith," said Italian Cardinal Camillo Ruini.
The pope's hospitalization revives concern that the pope's tenure could be nearing an end. As for whether the pope might resign, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the Vatican's secretary of state, said any decision to step down was up to the pope's "conscience."
Gianni Letta, an aide to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, told reporters at the hospital that he had met the pope, who appeared well. After the operation, John Paul raised his hand and attempted to speak with doctors but was told not to try, Letta said. (Related story: Pope's health raises concerns about life support)
"I entered Gemelli very somber and sad, and I leave very satisfied," Letta said.
President Bush said in a statement, "On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I send our heartfelt best wishes to Pope John Paul II. The Holy Father is in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish him a speedy recovery and return to the service of his church and of all humanity."
The pope was hospitalized Feb. 1-10 because of acute respiratory problems from what the Vatican has described as a "syndrome of influenza."
Until Thursday, the pontiff's health and activity level appeared to be returning to normal. But Navarro-Valls said a relapse required his hospitalization for "necessary specialized assistance and further tests." The pope also has Parkinson's disease and arthritis.
After his release from the hospital on Feb. 10, the pope appeared stronger at each public appearance. But Wednesday, he made a "virtual" appearance via TV link from his private study.
Church officials urged the faithful to pray for the leader of the world's 1 billion Roman Catholics for 26 years. "I call on all the dioceses of Rome to gather in prayer for our most loved bishop and the father of the faith," said Italian Cardinal Camillo Ruini.
The pope's hospitalization revives concern that the pope's tenure could be nearing an end. As for whether the pope might resign, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the Vatican's secretary of state, said any decision to step down was up to the pope's "conscience."
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