•Pope Francis
Pope Francis was admitted to hospital in Rome earlier today for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican announced.
The 88-year-old, who has been breathless in recent days and has delegated officials to read his speeches, was admitted following his morning audiences, it said.
He was hospitalised at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for “some necessary diagnostic tests and to continue treatment for ongoing bronchitis in a hospital setting”, the Vatican said.
