Pope Francis' health appears to have deteriorated significantly. The Pope is battling a respiratory infection and is hospitalized at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome. He has bilateral pneumonia.
The Pope has accepted the treatment after doctors warned him of the health risks of staying in the Vatican. The situation has highlighted several important moves by the Pope, such as the appointment of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re as head of the College of Cardinals.
This appointment is related to the possible uncertainty surrounding the process of electing the next Pope and is intended to ensure that the reforms and legacy of Pope Francis continue after him, the media write.
