Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital due to bronchitis, now complicated by a polymicrobial respiratory infection. The Vatican announced that his condition requires prolonged hospitalization, though he remains fever-free and engaged in limited work and reading.
Despite his active role in the Church, Francis has faced increasing health issues, including difficulty breathing, past lung surgery, knee pain requiring a wheelchair, and multiple hospitalizations for infections and surgeries.
While he has previously dismissed the idea of resignation, concerns about his health persist. His scheduled Wednesday audience has been canceled, and he continues to receive treatment while following Church proceedings from the hospital.
