Friday marks three weeks since Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis, which then led to double pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, has been hospitalized for three weeks, initially for bronchitis that developed into double pneumonia, requiring steroid and antibiotic treatment. Doctors are concerned about potential complications due to his age and the severity of the pneumonia, despite signs of stabilization and a released audio clip. Long-term effects of severe pneumonia, such as memory loss and muscle weakness, are also a concern, with a lengthy recovery period expected.