Pope Francis has been been admitted to hospital for treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican has said.
After Friday’s daily audiences he will be taken to Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic, the Vatican said in a short statement.
"This morning, after his audiences, Pope Francis will be admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for necessary diagnostic tests and to continue hospital treatment for his ongoing bronchitis," it said.
The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church was diagnosed with bronchitis on 6 February,
but since then has continued his activities and audiences.
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