After experiencing progressive improvement the past few days, Pope Francis experienced "an isolated crisis of bronchospasm," Feb. 28. The episode
The Vatican said Friday that Pope Francis is on a breathing machine after suffering a sudden respiratory episode during his hospitalization.
Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday (March 4), the Vatican said, a setback for the 88-year-old pontiff as he battles double pneumonia. Francis, who has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb 14,
Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday as the 88-year-old pontiff continues to battle pneumonia, according to Vatican News, citing the Holy See Press Office.