Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory infection

Pope Francis has been hospitalized in Rome with a respiratory infection, the Vatican announced Wednesday. The 86-year-old pontiff does not have COVID-19 and will need to spend "a few days" in the hospital, the Vatican said, adding that he "is touched by the many messages received and expresses his gratitude for the closeness and prayer." Francis, who as a young man had part of one lung removed due to a respiratory infection, has had "some breathing difficulties" over the last few days, the Vatic...