At 88 years old, the Pope’s health has taken a concerning turn, prompting the cancellation of public events amid ongoing medical assessments.
Pope Francis Diagnosed with Pneumonia as Hospital Stay Continues
Pope Francis Diagnosed with Pneumonia as Hospital Stay Continues
The Vatican reports that Pope Francis is battling pneumonia in both lungs, following a week of respiratory illness.
As the Vatican announced, Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia after experiencing a respiratory infection for more than a week. He was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital last Friday following symptoms of bronchitis. In a recent statement, the Vatican updated that a follow-up chest CT scan revealed the infection's progression, requiring a change in his drug therapy regime. "The Holy Father remains in good spirits," the Vatican noted, even as he faces what has been described as a "complex clinical situation."
Before his hospitalization, Pope Francis had been experiencing bronchitis symptoms, leading to the delegation of duties to other officials during public events. The Pope had planned to participate in various activities over the weekend related to the upcoming 2025 Catholic Holy Year; however, all his public engagements up to Sunday have been canceled due to his health condition.
Doctors have previously revised the Pope’s treatment during this hospital stay, initially addressing what was believed to be a polymicrobial respiratory infection. His history of lung complications, including a past surgery at the age of 21, renders him particularly susceptible to infections of this nature. Over his 12-year tenure as the pope, he has faced several health challenges, including a recent hospitalization for bronchitis in March 2023.
In light of these developments, the global religious community remains attentive as they await further updates on the Pope’s recovery.
Before his hospitalization, Pope Francis had been experiencing bronchitis symptoms, leading to the delegation of duties to other officials during public events. The Pope had planned to participate in various activities over the weekend related to the upcoming 2025 Catholic Holy Year; however, all his public engagements up to Sunday have been canceled due to his health condition.
Doctors have previously revised the Pope’s treatment during this hospital stay, initially addressing what was believed to be a polymicrobial respiratory infection. His history of lung complications, including a past surgery at the age of 21, renders him particularly susceptible to infections of this nature. Over his 12-year tenure as the pope, he has faced several health challenges, including a recent hospitalization for bronchitis in March 2023.
In light of these developments, the global religious community remains attentive as they await further updates on the Pope’s recovery.
