Pope Francis has spent much of the past decade as pope in relatively good health but has dealt with several painful medical conditions over the last few years.
The respiratory infection is the latest health challenge for the 88-year-old pope, who has been struggling with breathlessness, which has prevented him on several recent occasions from reading the entirety of his speech or homily.
The pope was also treated for a contusion on his right forearm after falling at his residence last month and suffered a facial injury and cold during the Christmas season.
Here is a timeline charting Pope Francis’ recent health concerns.
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