VATICAN CITY, APRIL 2, 2005 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican released the following report on the Pope’s health late Saturday.

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At 7 p.m. this evening Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro Valls released the following declaration to journalists:

The clinical conditions of the Holy Father remain very serious.

In late morning a high fever developed.

When addressed by members of his household he responds correctly.

[Original text: Italian]

[Translation issued by the Holy See]