Pope Francis has again had two episodes of acute respiratory failure due to significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and bronchospasm.
This was reported by the Vatican.
The Pope required non-invasive mechanical ventilation to support his breathing after lunch. The pontiff also underwent two bronchoscopies.
He remained “conscious, oriented, and cooperative”. The prognosis for Francis’ condition remains “uncertain”.
- Pope Francis has been in hospital since February 14 with a "complicated clinical situation". The Vatican later announced that the pontiff had developed pneumonia in both lungs. He recently received a blood transfusion after tests revealed anemia.
- On March 2, it was reported that Pope Francisʼ health had stabilized, but he remains hospitalized. Vatican officials assured that he "remains cheerful and in good spirits".
- The Vatican is breaking a centuries-old taboo by revealing the Popeʼs health. Talk about his "earthly health" is equated with profanity.
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