BREAKING: Pope Suffers 'Isolated' Breathing Crisis In Hospital, Details Emerge

• The leader of the Catholic church, Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) has 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
• According to Vatican sources, the "isolated" breathing crisis occurred around 2pm local time on Friday, February 28, 2025

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

Vatican, Italy - The 88-year-old Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) is reported to have suffered from an "isolated" breathing crisis.

Vatican sources said the Pope is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia.

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As reported by Sky News, the crisis caused Pope to vomit and forced him to use an oxygen mask on his nose and mouth for the first time.

The Holy Father suffered a bronchial spasm, which caused him to breathe in vomit, causing "a sudden worsening of his respiratory condition".

According to BBC, Vatican sources said the latest crisis happened at around 2pm local time on Friday, February 28, 2025.

The sources disclosed that Pope Francis' doctors need 24-48 hours to determine whether there has been any damage or setback to the pontiff's condition.

They added that for now, the doctors are not giving any prognosis.

In the early afternoon of today, after a morning spent alternating respiratory physiotherapy with prayer in the chapel, the Holy Father presented an isolated crisis of bronchospasm which, however, led to an episode of vomiting with inhalation and sudden worsening of the respiratory condition.

"The Holy Father was promptly broncho-aspirated and began non-invasive mechanical ventilation, with a good response to gas exchange."

Legit.ng earlier reported that the Vatican reports that the pontiff is showing signs of recovery from bilateral pneumonia but still requires clinical stability.

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Despite health challenges, Pope Francis continues respiratory physiotherapy, rest, and daily prayers, including receiving the Eucharist.

Doctors note improvements in his kidney function and lung infection, with experts highlighting the benefits of his oxygen therapy and faith in recovery.

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In a related story by Legit.ng, after Pope Francis was reported to be in the hospital, there were speculations already as to who would succeed the Catholic church leader.

Furthermore, reports emerged in the week that the papal head was in the hospital where he was recovering from pneumonia.

Legit.ng also gives a clear insight for people to know how a new pope is chosen in case of a resignation or death of a sitting one.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian Catholic priest said the church does not hide the health status of its leaders to maintain propaganda.

Fada Oluoma shared the post on Facebook, noting that the Catholic Church is highly transparent about the health of Pope Francis.

He noted that if a Pope dies in the Catholic church, another would replace him, unlike some churches that would fall into crisis.