Pope will spend several days in clinic due to infection

Pope Francis has been hospitalized in Rome for scheduled checkups. This was stated in the press service of the Holy See.

Corriere della Sera reports that 86-year-old Francis is in the cardio department of the Gemelli clinic.

According to preliminary data, the pontiff will spend several days in a medical facility due to a sharp deterioration in health and therapy. At the beginning, it was assumed that he had heart problems, but this was not confirmed.

La Stampa informs that the pope planned to undergo a scheduled medical examination in the near future due to breathing problems.

Doctors suggest that Francis became worse due to a respiratory disease. At the same time, tests ruled out the possibility of infection with coronavirus.

The pontiff has already canceled all public events, including audiences scheduled for March 30 and 31.