Pope Francis Hospitalized for Persistent Bronchitis Treatment

The 88-year-old pontiff, the second-oldest in history, is undergoing care and diagnostic tests at Rome's Gemelli Hospital after health struggles worsened over the past week.

Pope Francis was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome for treatment of a severe bronchitis condition that has persisted for over a week.
The Vatican confirmed the hospitalization following multiple canceled appearances and difficulties during recent public events due to respiratory issues.
Doctors had reportedly advised hospitalization earlier, but the Pope initially resisted before agreeing to medical care on Friday morning.
Francis, who has faced recurring health challenges, including lung surgery in his youth and seasonal respiratory infections, remains under observation with no confirmed discharge date.
All official papal appointments through Monday have been canceled, with speculation that his hospital stay could extend into next week.