The holy see press office says pope francis has undergone tests and has begun pharmacological treatment in hospital for a respiratory tract infection. Pope francis is diagnosed with polymicrobial (bacterial, viral and fungal) infection in the respiratory passages, marking a setback. Due to the hospitalization, scheduled events for the coming days, including the jubilee of artists have been adjusted.
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Pope francis is receiving treatment for a respiratory infection at rome’s gemelli hospital.
The vatican describes his condition as a “complex clinical situation,” requiring adjusted
Pope francis hospitalized for respiratory infection; Pope's treatment adjusted based on microbiological findings Pope francis, aged 88, has been admitted to the agostino gemelli hospital in rome due to a respiratory infection. Pope francis, 88 years old, has been admitted to the agostino gemelli hospital in rome due to a respiratory infection.
The holy see press office releases an update on pope francis' health as he is treated for a respiratory infection in hospital, saying that he rested well and treatment is proceeding normally. Doctors at rome's gemelli hospital are overseeing his treatment, and his treatment plan has been adjusted to address the complications. Concerns over pope francis' health have been mounting in Pope francis, who has been hospitalized for two nights due to bronchitis, expressed his regrets for missing sunday mass at the vatican and thanked his doctors for their care.
“i would have liked to be among you but, as you know, i am here at the gemelli hospital because i still need some treatment for my bronchitis.”
Vatican city, apr 8, 2025 / 10:30 am. Pope francis has shown slight health improvements and continues to work while in convalescence, the vatican said on tuesday. Alfieri continues to consult the pope’s personal medical team daily, and will visit francis in the vatican every week. Doctors have changed treatment for pope francis' respiratory tract infection to tackle a complex clinical situation and he will remain in hospital for as long as necessary, the vatican said
A holy see press office communiqué to journalists says pope francis’ medical therapy has been slightly adjusted and tests show improvement in certain health parameters. The holy father was admitted to rome's gemelli hospital on friday morning following a bout of bronchitis. Doctors have adjusted pope francis' treatment for a complex respiratory infection, requiring an extended hospital stay. The vatican assures he is in good spirits despite the serious
On wednesday evening, 12 march, the holy see press office provided the following medical update on pope francis who has been receiving care at rome's gemelli hospital since 14 february:
“the clinical condition of the holy father has remained stable, in the context of a complex overall medical picture. Pope francis is receiving treatment for a respiratory infection at rome’s gemelli hospital. The vatican describes his condition as a “complex clinical situation,” requiring adjusted Pope francis hospitalized for respiratory infection;
Pope's treatment adjusted based on microbiological findings Pope francis, aged 88, has been admitted to the agostino gemelli hospital in rome due to a respiratory infection.

