Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment.

The infection is worrisome given the pontiff lost part of his right lung decades ago. Here's what we know. View on euronews

The pope, 88, was diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection after he was hospitalized in Rome on Friday for bronchitis.

Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital in a “fair” condition on Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened. Doctors confirmed a respiratory tract infection and prescribed “absolute rest” alongside unspecified drug therapies. Subsequent updates said his slight fever had gone away and that he was in “stable” condition.

The Vatican says Pope Francis slept well during a quiet first night in the hospital after being admitted with a respiratory tract infection.

Francis was serene after arriving at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after presiding over his morning audiences, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said.

The pope's weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened, said the Vatican, which also announced the pope was canceling his participation in Holy Year events through Monday.

Pope Francis has not been keeping well. Two days after Vatican authorities said he had been diagnosed with a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, latest reports say he has developed double pneumonia and his condition remains "complex".

Pope Francis has been in the hospital since Friday with a respiratory tract infection. Officials with the Vatican said Monday that the 88-year-old’s infection requires further hospitalization and a change in drug therapy. Francis has had several ...

The pope's infection will require further hospitalization, the Vatican said Monday, as concerns grew about the increasingly frail 88-year-old pontiff.

Christopher Lamb, CNN, Rome. Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalization, the Vatican said Monday as ...