The religious leader is hospitalized with a polymicrobial infection; It has a history of lung disease and lives with chronic pain
Pope Francis, 88, was diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection of the airway. The information was released by the Vatican this Monday (17.FEV.2025). The religious leader has been hospitalized since Friday (14.FEV) at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in Rome, Italy, when he was hospitalized to treat a bronchitis.
Polymicrobial infection is caused when there is an infection originated by more than one microorganism. It can be of different types, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi or protozoa. It is installed when a microorganism finds favorable condition and causes multiple infections in an organ.
According to the director of the Vatican Press Office, Matteo Bruni, the religious leader slept well, had “a good night’s sleep”, had breakfast and read the newspapers, as usual.
Pope’s health has caused Vatican concern because of the physical demands of the position. However, Francisco has shown resilience.
In March 2024, he stated that the resignation was a “Distant hypothesis”as mentioned in your autobiography “Hope”launched this month. “I don’t have serious enough reason to think about giving up”He said, indicating his intention to continue in the papacy.
Pope’s health
Pope Francis has been dealing with lung problems since 1957, when he was 20 years old. At the time, he removed part of the lung after a respiratory infection.
The religious has been ahead of the Vatican since March 2013 and has faced health problems in recent years. In 2021, he had to have surgery in the large intestine and was hospitalized for 11 days. In 2023, he underwent surgery on his abdomen.
In December 2024, the Pope fell and was injured in his right forearm and was immobilized by a precaution. In early February, the religious leader stumbled after the handle of his cane breaks. He has not been injured.
Currently, the Pope lives with back and knee pain, and use a since December 2024.
