Pope Francis appeared frail in his seat during his weekly audience.

(Associated Press)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] The Easter celebrations have been lively recently. On the 29th, Pope Francis reported feeling unwell and was sent to a hospital in Rome for treatment. The Vatican said that the Pope was diagnosed with a respiratory infection , requiring several days of hospitalization, and Covid 19 infection has been ruled out so far.

According to comprehensive foreign media reports, Pope Francis received the public in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday morning as usual, and was hospitalized after the event.

The Vatican issued a statement saying that this was a previously scheduled inspection, but it caused media attention due to the temporary cancellation of another itinerary.

Later, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni stated again that hospital tests showed that the Pope had a respiratory infection, but they ruled out the possibility of contracting the new coronavirus.

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Pope Francis, 86, who has been pope for 10 years, is suffering from diverticulitis, a condition that infects or inflames the colon, media reports said.

In 2021 underwent surgery to treat a colon problem.

In January, he said his condition had relapsed, but he wasn't overly concerned.

Hours after Francis was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday for a check-up after expressing difficulty breathing in recent days, the Vatican said it was grateful for the condolences from all parties, Reuters reported. .

This is Pope Francis' busiest time of year these days, with Palm Sunday Mass this weekend and Holy Week and Easter celebrations next week.

The Pope has been using a wheelchair in recent months due to knee-related mobility issues.

Despite his illness, the pope remains active and travels abroad.

He visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan in February.

A visit to Hungary is also planned for the end of April.

On the 29th, Pope Francis ended his audience with the public and was helped into the car.

(Associated Press)