Pope Francis suffers 2 episodes of 'acute respiratory failure': Vatican

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Pope Francis, who has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14, is again receiving "non-invasive, mechanical ventilation" to help with his breathing.

Pope Francis. (Photo: Reuters/File)

India Today World Desk

New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 4, 2025 01:43 IST

Pope Francis on Monday suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" as the 88-year-old pontiff continues to double pneumonia, the Vatican said.

The Pope, who has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14, is again receiving "non-invasive, mechanical ventilation" to assist his breathing.

"Today, the Holy Father experienced two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus," the Vatican said in its latest medical update.

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Prateek Chakraborty

Published On:

Mar 4, 2025

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