Pope Francis will remain in a Rome hospital longer than expected due to a "complex clinical picture" from a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican announced yesterday.
The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis, marking his fourth hospitalization since his 2013 election. Tests revealed a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, meaning multiple pathogens are involved, requiring treatment adjustments. The Vatican says he remains stable but has not given a release timeline. Before his hospitalization, the pope maintained a busy schedule, including overseeing the commencement of the 2025 Jubilee.
The Argentina-born pope battled a severe respiratory infection in his youth, leading to partial lung removal. He spent 10 days in the hospital in July 2021 after colon surgery, was hospitalized for three nights in March 2023 for bronchitis, and underwent hernia surgery in June 2023. Officials say doctors are closely monitoring his treatment response and watching for signs of worsening, particularly pneumonia.
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