The Vatican has said Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia but remains in good spirits.
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00:00Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican announced on Tuesday.
00:09After being admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Friday with bronchitis, new tests showed
00:14a further complication in his condition.
00:18The Pope's respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, which requires the use
00:23of cortisone antibiotic treatment.
00:26Nevertheless, the Pope is in good spirits and is grateful for the prayers for his recovery,
00:31said Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni.
00:34A small group of well-wishers gathered outside the hospital on Tuesday night to show support
00:38for the 88-year-old pontiff.