Pope Francis had a restful first night in the hospital following his recent admission due to a respiratory infection, according to the Vatican’s official updates. The 88-year-old pontiff was reported to be eating and reading on Saturday morning, continuing with his prescribed medication.

On Friday, Pope Francis was taken to Gemelli Hospital in Rome after his bronchitis, which had persisted for a week, began to worsen. This hospitalization marks the fourth time he has been admitted since he became pope in 2013, raising concerns about his overall health condition.

Initial examinations indicated that he is suffering from a respiratory tract infection and has developed a slight fever. As a precaution, the Vatican has canceled all of his scheduled audiences at least through Monday.

With the pontiff’s advanced age and medical history, there is growing attention on his health as he continues to manage various ailments. However, updates suggest he is in stable condition and actively engaging with activities like reading the newspapers during his hospital stay.