Pope Francis has a respiratory infection

The Pope is still hospitalized but, according to the Vatican, is “stable”

Pope Francis, who this Friday for bronchitis treatment, suffers from a respiratory infection but is stable, the Vatican said.

“The Holy Father underwent specialized examinations and started hospital drug therapy,” says a statement quoted by Reuters.

“Initial tests showed a respiratory tract infection,” reads the statement. “Your clinical condition is stable; It has a slight fever. ”