Local media reported that the 88-year-old pontiff’s health has led to the postponement of all public engagements. He is battling severe pneumonia in both lungs, a complex condition due to his age and the polymicrobial nature of the infection, involving viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. This hospitalization is more prolonged than previous ones, raising concerns among medical professionals and followers. Doctors expect an extended stay, especially given that the Pope lost part of one lung to an infection in his youth, further complicating his recovery