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Pope Francis showing 'some' improvement amid hospitalization for bronchitis, Vatican says The pontiff remained hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection on Sunday.

Pope Francis has been prescribed “complete rest” following his hospitalization for bronchitis on Friday. His latest medical woes have revived concerns over his health.

Pope Francis, who was admitted to a hospital in Rome for bronchitis, is in “fair” condition with a “respiratory tract infection,” the Vatican said Friday in what is the latest in a string ...

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Friday for tests and bronchitis treatment, and has cancelled upcoming events, the Vatican said. The pope's hospitalization comes amid reports ...

Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic to continue his ongoing treatment for bronchitis and to undergo tests.

Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized for bronchitis treatment and 'diagnostic tests' on Friday, Feb. 14, the Vatican said in a news release.

Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday to treat a weeklong bout of bronchitis, forcing him to cancel all of his events through at least Monday, the Vatican said, marking the latest in a string of ...