Pope Francis Faces Prolonged Hospitalization for Complex Respiratory Infection

The Vatican confirms the 88-year-old pontiff's health remains stable but cancels upcoming engagements as his treatment continues.

Pope Francis, 88, has been hospitalized since Friday at Rome's Gemelli Hospital for a polymicrobial respiratory infection.
The Vatican describes his condition as a 'complex clinical picture,' requiring adjustments to his treatment and an extended hospital stay.
All planned papal engagements for the upcoming weekend, including a Saturday jubilee audience and Sunday mass, have been canceled.
Despite his health challenges, the Vatican reports the pope is stable, without fever, and has been reading and maintaining limited activities from his hospital room.
This marks the pope's fourth hospitalization in under four years, raising concerns about his ability to maintain a demanding schedule during the Catholic Church's ongoing Jubilee Year.