Pope Francis, ill with pneumonia, suffers breathing ‘crisis’: Vatican
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Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, suffered a breathing “crisis” on Friday (February 28, 2025)which caused him to vomit, but he was given air and responded well, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, suffered a breathing “crisis” on Friday (February 28, 2025)which caused him to vomit, but he was given air and responded well, the Vatican said.
“The Holy Father presented an isolated crisis of bronchospasm which... led to an episode of vomiting with inhalation and a sudden worsening of the respiratory picture. The Holy Father promptly underwent bronchoaspiration and began non-invasive mechanical ventilation, with a good response on gas exchange. The Holy Father remained alert and oriented at all times,” the Vatican said.
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