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

Pope Francis continues treatment at Gemelli Hospital in Rome
The statue of late Pope John Paul II stands outside the Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy, February 28, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Source: REUTERS

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

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