Pope Francis, in hospital, won't lead usual Sunday prayer, Vatican says

People walk outside the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalised for bronchitis treatment in Rome, Italy, February 15, 2025. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

ROME (Reuters) -Pope Francis, who is receiving treatment in hospital for a respiratory tract infection, will not appear in public on Sunday to lead his usual weekly prayer with pilgrims, the Vatican said.

The pontiff, 88, has been suffering from bronchitis for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday morning.