Pope Francis is being treated for a “complex clinical situation” and will remain in hospital for as long as necessary, the Vatican has said. The 88-year-old was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Friday to undergo treatment and tests for bronchitis. In an update on Monday, the Vatican said the pontiff has a “polymicrobial infection” of his respiratory tract, which has required a change in his treatment. He was in good spirits and his weekly general audience, which is usually held each Wednesday, has been cancelled for this week, the statement added. A further update on his condition will be released later on Monday, Mr Bruni said. The Pope was unable to deliver his regular weekly prayer on Sunday in St Peter’s Square or lead a special mass for artists to mark the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year, due to his health issues. He has been hospitalized for nearly 12 years as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He previously spent three nights at the same hospital in March 2023 for bronchitis treatment. In December the same year, he was forced to cancel his trip to the United Arab Emirates for the COP28 climate summit because of another bout of illness.
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