The pope's weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened, said the Vatican, which also announced the pope was canceling his ...

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the pope was serene and in good spirits, and had read a few newspapers. Francis, 88, has been suffering from bronchitis for more than a week.

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the latest in a series of health ...