BREAKING: Pope Francis Suffers 2 Fresh Setbacks in Hospital, Details Emerge
- The Vatican has released latest update on the state of state of Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio)
- The Catholic Church said Pope Francis has suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency on Monday, March 2, 2025
- According to the statement, the latest setback is caused by a "significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm"
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Vatican City, Italy - Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) has suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency caused by an accumulation of mucus.
The Holy See Press Office said the two episodes were aspirated both times.
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As reported by Vatican News, the Holy See Press Office released an update on Pope Francis’ health On Monday evening, March 3, 2025.
“Today, the Holy Father suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm.
"Two bronchoscopies were therefore performed, with the need to remove large secretions.
"In the afternoon, non-invasive mechanical ventilation was resumed. The Holy Father remained alert, oriented, and cooperative at all times.
"The prognosis remains guarded.”
The cause of the two attacks was said to be the reaction of the bronchi, which attempted to expel the accumulated mucus in order to eliminate the bacteria.
Pope Francis' clinical condition therefore remains complex, and further crises such as those that occurred this afternoon are possible.
It was gathered that the blood test values of the Catholic leader are unchanged. This suggest that the Pope does not have leukocytosis (a high white blood cell count).
This in turn suggests that there is no new infection, and the accumulation of mucus is merely the consequence of the Pope's pre-existing pneumonia.
The Pope's clinical condition are said to remain complex, and further crises such as those that occurred this afternoon are possible.
Legit.ng recalls that Pope Francis suffered from an "isolated" breathing.
The Vatican said the "isolated" breathing led to an episode of vomiting with inhalation and sudden worsening of the respiratory condition.
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According to Vatican sources, the "isolated" breathing crisis occurred around 2pm local time on Friday, February 28, 2025.
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