The Vatican said that the pontiff had pneumonia in both lungs and that he “continued to present a complex picture.” ...

Doctors have prescribed “absolute rest” for Pope Francis to help him recover from a respiratory tract infection ...

There was no timeframe given for his hospitalization, but a spokesperson said the complexity of the Pope's symptoms “will require an appropriate hospital stay.” ...

The Vatican said Francis’ respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, which required the use of cortisone antibiotic treatment.

The Vatican has canceled his events through Monday at least. On Sunday, a Holy Year Mass he was supposed to preside over for visiting artists was instead celebrated by the Vatican culture minister.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis followed Feb 16 mass and his traditional Angelus weekly prayer on television in a Rome hospital where the 88-year-old pontiff is being treated for bronchitis.

Pope Francis will remain in hospital in Rome where he continues to receive treatment for bronchitis as the Vatican on Tuesday ...