Pope Francis will be hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic at the end of Friday’s daily audiences to undergo some necessary diagnostic tests and to continue his ongoing treatment for bronchitis in the hospital,

Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after his scheduled meetings Friday for tests and treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, however, no information was provided on the duration of his stay.

Pope Francis is being admitted to hospital on Friday for “necessary tests” and to continue his ongoing bronchitis treatment, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis was being hospitalized Friday for the fourth time since he was elected pope in 2013, after he was diagnosed with bronchitis last week.

Argentinian pontiff was taken to the Agostino Gemelli Policlinico Hospital after finishing his morning engagements at the Vatican

Francis, who has been breathless in recent days and has delegated officials to read his speeches, held his morning meetings as planned before heading to Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican said

Rome: Pope Francis, the 88-year-old pontiff, has been hospitalised for treatment of bronchitis and to undergo necessary diagnostic tests, the Vatican confirmed on Friday. This marks the latest health challenge for the pope, who has battled long-standing medical issues throughout his papacy.