(ANSA) - VATICAN CITY, JUL 10 - "Pope Francis' day was peaceful, with the expected clinical course. The blood tests are satisfactory and the prescribed treatment continues".
Vatican spokesman Matteo Brunia reports this, adding that the Pontiff "is gradually resuming work and continues to walk in the corridor of the apartment.
In the afternoon, he celebrated Holy Mass in the private chapel and in the evening he ate a community dinner with those who assist him in these days" .
"The Holy Father, touching the human dedication of the medical-health staff who assists him, addresses a particular thought - says the director of the Vatican salastampa - to all those who with care and compassion choose the face of suffering, involving themselves in a personal relationship with the sick, especially the most fragile and vulnerable ". (HANDLE).