Pope Francis, 88, has been admitted to a hospital in Rome for treatment of bronchitis and medical examinations. The Vatican confirmed the news on Monday. The pope is being treated outside of Italy’s capital city.
The Catholic Church leader was reported to be in good health despite recent travel to the Middle East and Europe. This latest development comes as Francis continues to prioritize his duties as Pope, balancing his health concerns with global responsibilities.
No further details were provided by the Vatican regarding the pope’s expected recovery or potential return to duty.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/14/world/video/pope-hospital-rome-ldn-digvid