why Pope Francis to be hospitalized for several days ?

Pope Francis to be hospitalized for several days with respiratory infection, Vatican say

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Pope Francis will be hospitalized for “a few days” for the treatment of a respiratory infection, the Vatican said on Wednesday, raising concerns over the health of the 86-year-old pontiff.

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“In recent days Pope Francis complained of some respiratory difficulties and this afternoon he went to Policlinico A.

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Gemelli for some medical checks,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement, referring to the Rome hospital where popes are normally treated.

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The outcome of these [tests] showed a respiratory infection (excluding Covid-19 infection) that will require a few days of appropriate hospital medical therapy.

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Pope Francis is touched by the many messages received and expresses his gratitude for the closeness and prayer

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After his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, Francis was taken to the hospital to undergo a number of tests. Earlier in the day, the Vatican had said that the visit and tests were planned.

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The Holy Father has been at Gemelli since this afternoon for some previously scheduled test

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