Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital this morning for treatment for the bronchitis that he has had for more than a week and for the necessary “diagnostic tests,” the Vatican announced just before 11:00 a.m. The 88-year-old pontiff was driven to the hospital after holding the four private audiences that were scheduled for today.

Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday and is currently being treated for bronchitis. The Vatican News reported that Pope Francis was admitted to Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in Rome, where he is currently receiving medical care.

ROME — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened and was receiving drug therapy for a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said. It was the latest setback to the 88-year-old’s pontiff’s health that forced him to cancel his agenda through Monday at least.

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.

It is unclear how long Pope Francis will stay in hospital, according to a Holy See spokesperson, after he was admitted on Friday with a respiratory tract infection.

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Friday for tests and bronchitis treatment, and has cancelled upcoming events, the Vatican said. The pope's hospitalization comes amid reports that the pontiff,

Pope Francis, who is receiving treatment in hospital for a respiratory tract infection, will not appear in public on Sunday to lead his usual weekly prayer with pilgrims, the Vatican said.