The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. Despite the severe course of the illness, he remains in good spirits.
Pope Francis will continue treatment for bronchitis in a Roman hospital, leading to changes in the program of Jubilee events for artists and cultural figures.
Pope Francis begins his two-week tour of the Asia-Pacific region with a visit to Indonesia, where he will hold interreligious meetings and celebrate Mass for 80,000 believers.
