Pope in hospital for checks, bronchitis treatment

The pontiff was admitted at the end of Friday's daily audiences.

Since being diagnosed with bronchitis last Thursday, the 88-year-old Pope has continued his activities and audiences indoors at Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican residence where he lives, with a public appearance on Sunday.

Francis, who has been Pope since 2013, has suffered from influenza and other health problems several times over the past two years..

Earlier this month, Francis told pilgrims at a weekly audience that he was suffering from a "strong cold," which the Vatican later described as bronchitis.