Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday and is currently being treated for bronchitis.
The Vatican News reported that Pope Francis was admitted to Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in Rome, where he is currently receiving medical care. The Holy See Press Office announced the Pope was scheduled to undergo several diagnostic tests and is expected to continue receiving treatment for his ongoing bout of bronchitis. They reported the Holy Father has been suffering from the condition for several days.
VATICAN CITY, VATICAN – FEBRUARY 12: (EDITOR NOTE: STRICTLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY – NO MERCHANDISING). Pope Francis greets faithful during his weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall on February 12, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis reiterated his constant appeal for peace, he mentioned “tormented Ukraine”, as he has done at almost every single General Audience since the outbreak of war in the country. “How much it suffers!”, the Pope stressed. (Photo by Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)
The scheduled events for the Jubilee of Artists have been adjusted due to the Pope’s current health condition.
“The Jubilee Audience scheduled for tomorrow, February 15, has been canceled. The Holy Mass for the Jubilee of Artists and the World of Culture, set to take place on Sunday, February 16, will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education,” the statement read.
VATICAN CITY, VATICAN – FEBRUARY 05: (EDITOR NOTE: STRICTLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY – NO MERCHANDISING). Pope Francis greets nuns during his weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall on February 05, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Photo by Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)
“Furthermore, the meeting with artists, originally planned for Monday at Cinecittà, will not take place due to the Pope’s inability to attend,” the statement continued.
Pope Francis addressed his battle against bronchitis publicly and asked his collaborators to read his prepared remarks at the last two Wednesday General Audiences, according to The Vatican News.
Further information pertaining to the length of time the Pope will remain in hospital was not provided. (RELATED:ROOKE: Pope Francis Ignores Americans In Attack On US Immigration Policy)
We’ll continue to monitor this developing story for health updates.
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