Pope Francis was admitted to hospital on February 14 for testing and treatment of bronchitis, according to AFP citing an announcement from the Vatican.
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on the morning of February 14 for "some necessary diagnostic tests and further treatment for bronchitis," according to the Vatican. He will stay in a room reserved for popes.
Despite health problems, Pope Francis rarely rests
Pope Francis has suffered from respiratory problems for more than a week, struggling to breathe in recent days and having an aide read his speeches. He had part of a lung removed when he was young.
At an event on February 12, Pope Francis gasped, saying he "still can't" read his speech, and smilingly added: "I hope next time I can."
Pope Francis was hospitalized for three nights in March 2023 with bronchitis. In December 2023, he had to cancel a visit to Dubai to attend the UN COP28 climate change conference due to another bout of bronchitis.
The Argentine pontiff has suffered from health problems in recent years, including colitis. He has been confined to a wheelchair since 2022 due to persistent knee pain and uses a cane on the rare occasions he stands.
Despite his health problems, Pope Francis rarely takes a break. In September 2024, he completed a four-country tour, the longest of his papacy in terms of time and distance. He never takes a holiday and is always busy, sometimes with dozens of meetings in a single morning.
Pope Francis' health problems have frequently fueled speculation about his future, especially since his predecessor, Benedict XVI, resigned due to ill health in 2013.
While leaving open the possibility of resigning if he is unable to carry out his duties, Pope Francis has said he is not going anywhere for now. In his memoirs published last year, Pope Francis wrote that he had "no reason serious enough to make me think of resigning".
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