Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Officials said the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,

Francis was serene after arriving at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after presiding over his morning audiences, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said.

The first tests carried out on Pope Francis have revealed he has a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican press office said on Friday. The pontiff decided to go to Rome's Gemelli hospital for treatment and tests after suffering bronchitis and breathing problems,