Pope Francis has been admitted to the hospital for treatment of a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection. The Vatican announced that his hospital stay will be prolonged, necessitated by a complex clinical picture revealed through diagnostic tests. Although specific timelines for recovery were not provided, he is expected to require a significant period of hospitalization. Meanwhile, the 88-year-old pontiff remains in good spirits, having slept well and engaged in light activities like reading and having breakfast. His health history includes previous lung surgery and recent falls, emphasizing ongoing health challenges.
The complexity of his symptoms will require an appropriate hospital stay.
Pope Francis slept well, read some newspapers and ate breakfast.
He had part of one lung removed after suffering severe pneumonia as a young man.
Pope Francis missed the weekly Angelus prayer on Sunday for only the second time.
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