Vatican City: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his wishes for a speedy recovery to Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, who is currently hospitalized due to a respiratory infection. President Pezeshkian expressed his sentiments on his X account, stating, "I wish Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for a respiratory infection, well and pray to the Almighty for his health and speedy recovery."

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Vatican announced on Wednesday that Pope Francis is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs. A follow-up chest CT scan showed the onset of bilateral pneumonia, requiring additional therapy.

The Vatican further reported that the clinical condition of the 88-year-old Pope "continues to present a complex picture," indicating ongoing concerns about his health.