Vatican says pope has pneumonia in both lungs

The Vatican has said Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia but remains in good spirits.

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00:00Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican announced on Tuesday.

00:09After being admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Friday with bronchitis, new tests showed

00:14a further complication in his condition.

00:18The Pope's respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, which requires the use

00:23of cortisone antibiotic treatment.

00:26Nevertheless, the Pope is in good spirits and is grateful for the prayers for his recovery,

00:31said Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni.

00:34A small group of well-wishers gathered outside the hospital on Tuesday night to show support

00:38for the 88-year-old pontiff.