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Pope Francis in hospital for respiratory infection

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, 86, was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Wednesday with a respiratory infection which will require a stay of a few days, the Vatican said.

'In recent days Pope Francis has complained of some breathing difficulties,' said Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni in a statement.

Pope Francis waves from the popemobile car as he arrives at St. Peter's square on March 29, 2023 in The Vatican to hold the weekly general audience. AFP PHOTO Pope Francis waves from the popemobile car as he arrives at St. Peter's square on March 29, 2023 in The Vatican to hold the weekly general audience. AFP PHOTO
Pope Francis waves from the popemobile car as he arrives at St. Peter's square on March 29, 2023 in The Vatican to hold the weekly general audience. AFP PHOTO