Pope Francis hospitalized with double pneumonia, treatment complicated by past respiratory issues.

Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital with double pneumonia, a condition he has been treating for over a week. Despite his illness, the Vatican reports that he is alert and able to eat. His condition is complicated by a polymicrobial infection requiring specialized antibiotic treatment. The Pope's public engagements are canceled through Sunday as he continues his recovery.

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