Pope Francis is hospitalized for bronchitis and medical checks

has been admitted to hospital in Rome for tests and treatment for ongoing bronchitis, the Vatican announced.

The 88-year-old, who has been breathless in recent days after being diagnosed last Thursday and has delegated officials to read his speeches, was admitted following his morning audiences, it said.

'This morning, at the end of his audiences, Pope Francis was admitted to the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli for some necessary diagnostic tests and to continue his treatment for bronchitis, which is still ongoing, in a hospital environment,' a statement said.

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