Pope Francis hospitalized for bronchitis treatment, Vatican says

(NewsNation) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday to proceed attraction for bronchitis and acquisition tests, the Vatican said.

The 88-year-old pontiff is being treated astatine Rome's Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican canceled his events done Monday.

Since being diagnosed with bronchitis past Thursday, Francis has continued his activities and audiences indoors astatine Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican residence wherever helium lives, with a nationalist quality connected Sunday.

Francis has agelong battled wellness problems, including agelong bouts of bronchitis. He uses a walker oregon cane erstwhile moving astir his flat and precocious fell twice, hurting his limb and chin.

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