Pope Francis' hospital stay is extended due to 'polymicrobial infection'
- Posted on February 17, 2025
- By NPR
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Pope Francis' hospital stay is extended due to 'polymicrobial infection'

The 88-year-old pontiff was initially admitted to the hospital on Friday for bronchitis. On Monday, the Vatican said test results show Francis has "a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract."