Catholic Church: Pope Francis hospitalized in Rome for a respiratory infection

Pope Francis was hospitalized in the Gemelli polyclinic in Rome (Italy), Wednesday March 29, officially for a respiratory infection. Live in front of the health establishment on Thursday, journalist Raphaële Schapira explains that “it was here that he had already been hospitalized in July 2021 for his knee”. “According to the information transmitted Wednesday evening by the Vatican, he must receive appropriate hospital treatment here to treat this respiratory infection”continues the journalist.

The Pope’s health “at the heart of all concerns”

“On Wednesday, after the general audience which is held every Wednesday in St. Peter’s Square, Rome, the pope suffered from breathing difficulties, and it was in this context that he was admitted here, and not for scheduled examinations, as previously indicated by the Vatican. The health of Pope Francis is at the heart of all concerns, regularly spreading rumors of his resignation. A resignation that is absolutely not on the agenda, What we do know is that he has to stay here for a few days to cure this respiratory infection. Officially, there are no further details.reports Raphaële Schapira.