Pope Francis taken to hospital for bronchitis treatment
Pope Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital Friday morning for tests and continued treatment for bronchitis. The Vatican confirmed the hospitalization, stating it was a necessary step to address the ongoing respiratory ailment. This comes after the Pope mentioned suffering from a "strong cold" earlier this month, later identified as bronchitis.
Despite his illness, Pope Francis has maintained a busy schedule, including meetings at his Vatican residence. Prior to his hospitalization, he met with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. The Pope's recent health history includes influenza and other ailments over the past two years, as well as two falls at his residence. He also spent nine days at Gemelli hospital in June 2023 for abdominal hernia surgery, highlighting the hospital's role as a designated treatment center for Popes.
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Pope Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital Friday morning for tests and continued treatment for bronchitis. The Vatican confirmed the hospitalization, stating it was a necessary step to address the ongoing respiratory ailment. This comes after the Pope mentioned suffering from a "strong cold" earlier this month, later identified as bronchitis.
Despite his illness, Pope Francis has maintained a busy schedule, including meetings at his Vatican residence. Prior to his hospitalization, he met with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. The Pope's recent health history includes influenza and other ailments over the past two years, as well as two falls at his residence. He also spent nine days at Gemelli hospital in June 2023 for abdominal hernia surgery, highlighting the hospital's role as a designated treatment center for Popes.
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