Pope Francis has completed his fourth day in the hospital due to a respiratory infection. The Vatican announced a change in the treatment of the 88-year-old spiritual leader for a “complex clinical condition” and stated that he will remain in the hospital for as long as necessary. Francis, who canceled his scheduled events, shared a message on social media thanking for the love, prayers, and support shown to him.

The Catholic spiritual leader Pope Francis completed his fourth day in the hospital due to a respiratory infection.

The Vatican announced a change in the treatment of the Pope, who is receiving care at Gemelli Hospital, for a “complex clinical condition” and stated that he will remain in the hospital for as long as necessary. The statement mentioned, “All tests conducted so far indicate a complex clinical picture that will require a longer hospital stay.”

Francis, who cancelled his scheduled events, shared a message on social media thanking for the love, prayers, and support shown to him.

Before being admitted to the hospital, Pope Francis had been battling bronchitis for over a week.