Pope Francis receiving treatment for respiratory infection

The Vatican on Tuesday confirmed that Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.

The Pope, aged 88, has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14, initially diagnosed with bronchitis, which worsened after a week.

While the Vatican reports that the Pope continues to receive treatment and is in good spirits, all public engagements have been canceled.

Pope Francis has a history of lung infections and had part of his right lung removed when he was young.