Overview

• Pope Francis has been diagnosed with acute, infectious bronchitis, preventing him from attending the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
• Despite his illness, the Pope continues to work and meet people, maintaining a heavy workload.
• Doctors advised against the Pope's travel due to the quick changes in temperature from heat to air conditioning in Dubai, which could exacerbate his condition.
• The Vatican's Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, is expected to lead the Vatican's delegation at the climate talks in Dubai in the Pope's absence.
• Pope Francis, who turns 87 in December, has had several health issues in recent years, including a previous case of acute bronchitis.