Pope Francis got Hospitalized Suffering breathing issues

According to the Vatican, Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome after complaining of breathing problems.

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The Vatican initially stated that the visit was for a checkup that had been previously scheduled.

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In his second statement, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni noted that although Francis's hospital tests indicated a respiratory illness, COVID had been ruled out.

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The pope will spend a few days in the hospital, according to Bruni.

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Diverticulitis, a disorder that can infect or swell the colon, affects the pope.

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In 2021, he underwent surgery to have a portion of his colon removed.

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