Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Officials said the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,

Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment, according to Vatican authorities. The 88-year-old pope was hospitalised last week after a bout of bronchitis got worse.

Pope Francis has been in the hospital since Friday with a respiratory tract infection. Officials with the Vatican said Monday that the 88-year-old’s infection requires further hospitalization and a change in drug therapy. Francis has had several health ailments over the years.