"Pope Francis Battles Lung Inflammation and Breathing Difficulties"

Pope Francis is in a "good and stable" condition after showing signs of serious ill health, including inflammation in his lungs. The 86-year-old leader of the Catholic Church underwent a CT scan that excluded pneumonia but detected lung inflammation. He is receiving intravenous antibiotic therapy and will limit his activities in the coming days. The pope appeared via video link for a prayer, showing signs of exhaustion and shortness of breath. He had previously been treated for pneumonia and underwent abdominal surgery this year.