Overview

• 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.