The 86-year-old pontiff’s visit to the Gemelli hospital is part of a routine check-up.

“Pope Francis has been admitted to a hospital in Rome for scheduled tests, according to the Vatican. The pontiff’s visit to the Gemelli hospital was previously planned, though no further details have been provided.

At 86 years old, Pope Francis had previously been treated at Gemelli in 2021 for intestinal surgery, during which part of his colon was removed. Following the surgery, he reported a full recovery. However, during an interview in January 2024, he mentioned that the condition, diverticulosis, had returned.”