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Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Here's what to know.

The 88-year pontiff has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14.