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title: "Pope Francis taken to hospital for bronchitis treatment"
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# Pope Francis taken to hospital for bronchitis treatment

> ROME, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Pope Francis was hospitalised on Friday morning for tests and to continue the treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, the Vatican said in a statement.

By Reuters · Published 14 February 2025, 14:14 SAST · Updated 14 February 2025, 14:14 SAST

## Key points
- Pope Francis has checked into the hospital for a round of tests and a bronchitis treatment, proving that even the Holy See can't escape the clutches of a stubborn cold.
- Pope Francis, 88, admitted to hospital for diagnostic tests and ongoing bronchitis treatment.
- The Vatican confirmed his condition follows a recent "strong cold" diagnosis.
- Francis has faced multiple health issues, including influenza, in the past two years.
- He has served as pope since 2013, navigating both spiritual and personal health challenges.

## Content

"This morning, at the end of his audiences, Pope Francis was admitted to the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli for some necessary diagnostic tests and to continue his treatment for bronchitis, which is still ongoing, in a hospital environment," it said.

Francis, 88, has been pope since 2013 and has suffered from influenza and other health problems several times over the past two years.

Earlier this month, Francis told pilgrims at a weekly audience that he was suffering from a "strong cold," which the Vatican later described as bronchitis.

(Reporting by Giulia Segreti; Editing by Crispian Balmer)