Pope Francis Faces Critical 10 Days as Health Condition Worsens

rome, italy - Pope Francis experienced acute respiratory failure due to bronchial issues, undergoing two bronchoscopy procedures and requiring oxygen support.

Pope Francis' Health Update

Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of Catholics, faced acute respiratory failure due to bronchial mucus accumulation and subsequent bronchospasm. Vatican disclosed that he underwent two bronchoscopy procedures and required oxygen support. His health condition remains complex and critical according to the Vatican statement. Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos from Johns Hopkins University emphasized the next 10-11 days are crucial in determining Pope's recovery. The 88-year-old Pope has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February after being diagnosed with severe bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia.