Francis was hospitalized on Wednesday at Gemelli Polyclinic, where doctors said the pontiff was receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat his bronchitis.

The news immediately raised questions about Pope Francis’ overall health, and his ability to celebrate the busy Holy Week events that are due to begin this weekend with Palm Sunday.

The new law makes clear that adults can be rendered vulnerable to abuse even occasionally, as situations present themselves.

The number of incidents reported in Maine has grown, although cases remain rare here.