The Vatican announced on Tuesday evening, Feb. 18, that Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pontiff.
The pope's respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis,. “Laboratory tests, chest X-ray, and the Holy Father’s clinical condition continue to present a complex picture,” the Vatican said.
As a young man, Pope Francis had the upper lobe of his right lung removed. the pope remains in good spirits, the Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said.
The pope's respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis,. “Laboratory tests, chest X-ray, and the Holy Father’s clinical condition continue to present a complex picture,” the Vatican said.
As a young man, Pope Francis had the upper lobe of his right lung removed. the pope remains in good spirits, the Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said.
