The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis remains alert and receptive, despite suffering two episodes of acute respiratory failure on Monday. Medical teams intervened to clear mucus from his lungs as the 88-year-old pontiff continues to battle serious health challenges following an 18-day hospital stay for pneumonia.
Pope Francis in Alert Condition Following Respiratory Episodes
Pope Francis in Alert Condition Following Respiratory Episodes
Pope Francis has returned to mechanical ventilation after experiencing acute respiratory failure, raising concerns about his health.
Currently, Pope Francis is utilizing oxygen support to aid his breathing after a series of setbacks. His latest health crisis has caused him to miss his customary public appearances, including the Angelus prayer, for the third consecutive week. Hospital reports indicate that he was initially treated for bronchitis, later diagnosed with pneumonia affecting both lungs, which poses a significant risk given his medical history, including previous pleurisy and partial lung removal.
As Pope Francis had previously showed signs of improvement, transitioning away from mechanical support to high-flow oxygen, his recent condition reflects a return to complexity and caution from medical professionals. Supporters around the globe have congregated outside the Gemelli hospital in Rome, seeking reassurance amid a backdrop of uncertainty regarding the Pope's prognosis. The Holy See continues to underline that while his situation remains stable, he is not yet out of danger.
As Pope Francis had previously showed signs of improvement, transitioning away from mechanical support to high-flow oxygen, his recent condition reflects a return to complexity and caution from medical professionals. Supporters around the globe have congregated outside the Gemelli hospital in Rome, seeking reassurance amid a backdrop of uncertainty regarding the Pope's prognosis. The Holy See continues to underline that while his situation remains stable, he is not yet out of danger.
