Local media quickly reported on the 88-year-old Pope’s health, noting that all public engagements are postponed indefinitely. The Pope is battling severe pneumonia affecting both lungs, complicated by his advanced age and a polymicrobial infection involving viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Medical tests have led to a change in his treatment plan, as current medications are ineffective.
The Pope was initially admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome with bronchitis, but his condition worsened last week. This hospitalization marks a longer stay compared to previous pneumonia episodes, and medical sources indicate he will remain in the hospital longer than expected. Additionally, the Pope lost part of a lung to a previous pulmonary infection, further complicating his recovery.
