Pope Francis is suffering from bronchitis but plans to maintain his scheduled appointments in the coming days, the Vatican said on Thursday.

The pope has faced several health challenges in recent years, including knee problems requiring a wheelchair, respiratory infections, and a fall resulting in a forearm contusion.

Due to a fresh bout of bronchitis, something he has experienced with increasing regularity, Pope Francis has decided to move his official meetings to his residence, rather than the more formal setting of the Vatican’s apostolic palace.

Pope Francis, despite suffering from bronchitis, continues his duties and receives guests at the Domus Sanctae Marthae. The Vatican provided an update on his health on Thursday. Pope Francis, who is dealing with bronchitis,

Pope Francis, despite suffering from bronchitis, intends to carry on with his planned appointments, according to a statement from the Vatican on Thursday. The pope, who disclosed to pilgrims during his general audience on Wednesday that he was battling a "strong cold",