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The Holy See Press Office has confirmed that Pope Francis is currently receiving medical care for a respiratory tract infection, having been admitted to Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome. Consequently, certain previously scheduled events for the upcoming days, including the Jubilee of Artists, have been modified.
By Vatican News
On Friday evening, the Holy See Press Office issued a statement to reporters, noting that Pope Francis has experienced a deterioration of his bronchitis in recent days. He was hospitalized on Friday morning and has now undergone specialized examinations, beginning a pharmacological treatment regimen.
The announcement clarifies that initial assessments suggest a respiratory infection. The Pope’s condition remains stable, with only a mild fever reported.
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, spoke with journalists, conveying that "The Pope is calm, in good spirits, and has been reading some newspapers."
Due to his hospitalization for bronchitis, the schedule for upcoming Jubilee activities has been updated. The Jubilee Audience planned for tomorrow, February 15, has been canceled. Additionally, the Holy Mass for the Jubilee of Artists and the World of Culture, set for Sunday, February 16, will be led by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education.
Furthermore, the planned meeting with artists at Cinecittà on Monday will not occur because of the Pope’s inability to attend, as stated in the release.
Additional Information
Pope Francis is presently receiving treatment for bronchitis at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. He is undergoing diagnostic tests as part of his ongoing care. The Holy Father has been dealing with bronchitis for several days, which he communicated during recent public appearances.
In prior announcements, it was revealed that the Pope requested his aides to read his prepared statements at the last two Wednesday General Audiences, among other occurrences.
The Holy See Press Office had previously reported on February 6 that the Pope was affected by bronchitis, prompting him to conduct his audiences from Casa Santa Marta.
Article updated at 18:40
