Pope Francis suffers 'sudden worsening' of respiratory issues, given mechanical ventilation

[Eugene]

Source: NBC News

Pope Francis suffers 'sudden worsening' of respiratory issues, given mechanical ventilation

In the early afternoon he suffered the bronchospasm, which “resulted in an episode of vomiting with inhalation and sudden worsening of the respiratory picture,” The Vatican said.

Feb. 28, 2025, 2:26 PM EST
By Marlene Lenthang and Zoe Holland
Pope Francis’ condition suffered a “sudden worsening” Friday afternoon after “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm,” the Vatican said Friday.

The 88-year-old pontiff spent the morning undergoing respiratory physiotherapy and praying in the chapel.

In the early afternoon he suffered the bronchospasm, which “resulted in an episode of vomiting with inhalation and sudden worsening of the respiratory picture.”

A bronchospasm is when the muscles in the bronchi, the airways that connect the lungs to the windpipe, tighten and cause airways to narrow, limiting the intake of oxygen, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

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[Jacson6]

1. If you hear bells ringing at a Catholic Church and it isn't the top of the hour...

Then the Pope has passed away.

[JCMach1]

2. this is likely end game

I have had a number of people in their 80's succumb to pneumonia this year. There has to be a common thread there somewhere in terms of the cause.

It has been severe.

[Kingofalldems]

3. Trump will try to force a MAGAt pope.

There is one in Cali and Dolan in NY.

[newdeal2]

4. Trump will certainly throw his hat in the ring

[Ms. Toad]

5. Well . . . he could do less damage running the Catholic Church

than he can running the country.

[sarisataka]

6. How exactly would he force

a sovereign nation with a limited, multinational voting membership to choose a candidate he wishes?

[Kingofalldems]

8. Blackmail.

[Renew Deal]

13. Pretty sure he'd consider Dolan too liberal

[Renew Deal]

7. The Vatican has handled the messaging about this differently than the past.

They seem to provide very candid information and then implausibly claim he's fine. It's different from what I remember them saying in the past which is the Pope is fine (nothing to see here).

[canetoad]

9. With all the usual disclaimers

About not being catholic, religious etc, I liked Francis from the beginning because he chose the name of the patron saint of animals. I don't think it will be long now....

[JoseBalow]

10. Sucks for him

I guess it's his god's will, or something like that?

[Mariana]

11. He's 88 years old. That's pretty good innings for anyone.

[JoseBalow]

12. Yeah, he's had a pretty good run alright