Pope to spend ‘few days’ in hospital due to respiratory infection

  VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend "a few days" in hospital for treatment, the Vatican said in a statement on Wednesday, amid concern for the 86-year-old's condition. The statement said the pontiff was taken to Rome's Gemelli hospital after complaining of breathing difficulties over the past few days. It added that tests showed he had the infection but did not have COVID-19. "Pope Francis is touched by the many messages received and expresses his gratitude for the closeness and prayer," the Vatican said. Francis is sometimes short of breath and generally more exposed to respiratory problems, having had part of one lung re...

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