Pope Francis had two respiratory 'insufficiencies,’ back on ventilation, Vatican says

Pope Francis had two respiratory 'insufficiencies,’ back on ventilation, Vatican says

Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday, March 3, 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.

The pope also suffered a bronchospasm, akin to an asthma attack, which required doctors to perform two bronchoscopies, or procedures to inspect his air passages.

The pope's prognosis remained "guarded," the statement said, which means Francis is not out of danger.

REUTERS / VATICAN CITY

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