Vatican statement says pontiff, 88, is being treated for a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tractPope Francis will remain in hospital for as long as required after tests undertaken in recent days showed a “complex clinical picture”, the Vatican has said.The pontiff, 88, was admitted to Gemelli hospital in Rome on Friday with worsening bronchitis and was diagnosed and treated for a respiratory tract infection. Continue reading...
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital with worsening bronchitis and diagnosed with a respiratory tract infection. Tests revealed a "complex clinical picture," requiring an extended hospital stay. The Vatican canceled the pope's general audience and other events. Despite his condition, Francis maintained his nightly routine of calling the Holy Family church in Gaza. The 88-year-old pontiff has a history of respiratory issues, including previous hospitalizations and surgery to remove part of a lung in his twenties.
