pope francis is hospitalized with pneumonia and experienced a bronchial spasm, leading to a guarded prognosis. The vatican has made plans for upcoming church ceremonies.

The pope is hospitalized with pneumonia and suffered a bronchial spasm.

The vatican provided updates regarding the pope's health and prognosis.

Cardinal De Donatis will preside over the Ash Wednesday ceremony.

Candles are laid at the statue of john paul ii at the hospital where pope francis is.