Pope, Holy See: ‘For Bergoglio, two episodes of acute respiratory failure’

Rome, 3 March (LaPresse) – Pope Francis' condition is worsening, on the 18th day of his hospitalisation at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome for bilateral pneumonia. ‘Today, the Holy Father experienced two episodes of acute respiratory failure, caused by a significant build-up of mucus’, which made it necessary to perform “two bronchoscopies”, according to the evening update from the Holy See. In the afternoon, Pope Francis ’resumed non-invasive mechanical ventilation. The Holy Father has always remained alert, oriented and cooperative,’ the bulletin continues, specifying that ’the prognosis remains reserved.’