Pope Francis has been hospitalised as he continues to battle with bronchitis, the Vatican stated on Friday.
“This morning, at the end of his audiences, Pope Francis was admitted to the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli for some necessary diagnostic tests and to continue his treatment for bronchitis, which is still ongoing, in a hospital environment,” it stated.
Last Wednesday, the Pope stated he was affected by a “strong cold”, and requested an aide to learn his ready message for his weekly common viewers on the Vatican.
“I want to ask forgiveness but with this strong cold, it is difficult for me to speak,” he advised pilgrims on the viewers.
He was then identified with bronchitis final Thursday and has continued his actions and audiences indoors at Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican residence the place he lives, with a public look on Sunday.
Francis has lengthy battled well being issues, together with lengthy bouts of bronchitis.
He makes use of a walker or cane when shifting round his house and just lately fell twice, hurting his arm and chin.
Francis, 88, has been pope since 2013.
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