Pope Francis was to be hospitalized to treat bronchitis and undergo some necessary diagnostic tests, the Vatican said Friday, confirming the latest issues with the 88-year-old's pontiff's health.

"The clinical condition is fair," the Vatican said in an update. LONDON and ROME -- Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital on Friday for "necessary tests" and to continue his ongoing bronchitis ...

With winter illnesses sharing similar symptoms, it can be difficult to distinguish a common cold from bronchitis. Knowing the difference is vital, as bronchitis, an inflammation of the bronchial ...

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital on Friday for "necessary tests" and to continue his ongoing bronchitis treatment, the Vatican said. "This morning, at the end of the audiences, Pope Francis ...