Friday marks three weeks since Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis, which then led to double pneumonia. He was also treated for a complex lung infection and has suffered several respiratory crises requiring further treatment, including machines to help him breathe.
Doctors not involved in the pope’s care say the road ahead could be tricky, even if the 88-year-old pope fully recovers. Here’s a look at the pope’s hospitalization and what doctors will be watching out for in the days and weeks ahead.
