Pope Francis had two respiratory 'insufficiencies', back on ventilation, Vatican says
A faithful holds a rosary and a picture of Pope Francis during a prayer service in St. Peter's Square, as Pope Francis continues his hospitalization, at the Vatican, March 3, 2025.
Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday, 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 February 14, is again receiving "non-invasive, mechanical ventilation" to help with his breathing.
