Pope Francis receiving antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, Vatican says

Pope Francis delivered his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer from the chapel of the hotel at the Vatican grounds where he lives (AP)

Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation and will scale back some appointments – but he does not have pneumonia or fever, the Vatican said.

Francis himself revealed on Sunday that he was suffering from the inflammation problem, explaining why he did not keep his weekly window appointment to greet people in St Peter’s Square.