Pope Francis had 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says

Pope Francis had 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says

The statue of late Pope John Paul II stands outside the Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy, on Feb 28, 2025.

PHOTO: Reuters

PUBLISHED ONMarch 01, 2025 1:54 AM

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital for two weeks, had an "isolated breathing crisis" on Friday (Feb 28) and received "non-invasive mechanical ventilation" to help him breathe, the Vatican said in a statement.

Pope Francis, in hospital, won't lead usual Sunday prayer, Vatican says

Pope Francis, in hospital, won't lead usual Sunday prayer, Vatican says

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