Pope to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis
ReutersPope Francis will be admitted to hospital in Rome to undergo treatment and tests for bronchitis, the Vatican has said.
The 88-year-old will arrive at the Gemelli hospital after his morning audiences on Friday, a short statement said.
The Pope has had bronchitis symptoms for several days and has delegated officials to read his prepared speeches at recent events.
“This morning, after his audiences, Pope Francis will be admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for necessary diagnostic tests and to continue hospital treatment for his ongoing bronchitis,” read the statement.
The Pope was treated for bronchitis at the same hospital in March 2023, spending three nights there.
In December the same year, he was forced to cancel his trip to the United Arab Emirates for the Cop28 climate conference because of another bout of illness.
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