Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.

As noted in a new report, on February 18, the pontiff underwent a computed tomography scan, which revealed the onset of pneumonia. The new diagnosis necessitated additional medication therapy, the press service of Francis reported.

Last week, on February 14, the head of the Roman Catholic Church was hospitalized at the Gemelli clinic in Rome. It later became known that he was suffering from a polymicrobial respiratory infection and that he would remain in the hospital for an "indefinite period."

On Tuesday, his entourage assured that despite his illness, Francis "remains in good spirits."

• Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was elected as the head of the Catholic Church in 2013. At 88 years old, he is one of the oldest popes in history. As a child, the future pontiff had part of his lung removed, making him particularly vulnerable to respiratory diseases.