Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 after a case of bronchitis worsened; doctors later diagnosed a complex respiratory infection, involving bacteria, virus and other organisms and the onset of pneumonia in both lungs on top of asthmatic bronchitis. They prescribed “absolute rest.”

Pope Francis is hospitalized with double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. Although not in immediate danger of death, his recovery is still precarious, says Dr. Sergio Alfieri. At 88, the Pope has several health concerns,