Pope Francis’s health conditions are worsening as the pontiff remains in hospital indefinitely being treated for pneumonia in what the Vatican described as a “complex picture.”

The 88-year old pontiff underwent additional exams on Tuesday, with a chest CT scan showed the onset of bilateral pneumonia, which required further drug therapy, the Vatican said in a statement.

The 88-year old pontiff was hospitalized in Rome on Friday. He received the Eucharist on Tuesday morning and asked for continued prayers.{ai:summary}<p>Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized indefinitely due to worsening health, specifically pneumonia. The Vatican reported a "complex picture" following a chest CT scan that revealed the onset of bilateral pneumonia, necessitating further drug therapy. </p><p>#health</p>

Pope Francis treated for pneumonia in hospital as his health worsens

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