The Vatican has announced adjustments to the upcoming Jubilee of Artists events following Pope Francis’ hospitalization for bronchitis at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome.
A statement from the Holy See Press Office on February 14 confirmed that the Jubilee Audience scheduled for February 15 has been canceled.
Additionally, the Holy Mass for the Jubilee of Artists and the World of Culture on February 16 will now be presided over by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education.
Furthermore, the meeting with artists originally set for Monday at Cinecittà has been canceled due to the Pope’s inability to attend.
The Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital on Friday morning after completing his scheduled audiences.
He is undergoing diagnostic tests and receiving treatment for his ongoing bronchitis, which has affected him for several days.
Due to his condition, the Pope has delegated collaborators to read his prepared remarks at recent public audiences, including the last two Wednesday General Audiences.
On February 6, the Vatican had previously noted that the Pope was suffering from bronchitis and would hold his audiences at Casa Santa Marta, his residence in the Vatican.
Despite his illness, Pope Francis remains committed to his responsibilities, with the Vatican ensuring that planned events proceed with necessary adjustments.
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