Pope Francis on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode

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Source: CNN

Pope Francis on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode

By Christopher Lamb, Sharon Braithwaite and Catherine Nicholls, CNN
2 minute read
Updated 4:10 PM EST, Fri February 28, 2025

Rome (CNN) — Pope Francis suffered a sudden episode of respiratory difficulty and was put on a breathing machine on Friday, according to the latest medical update from the Vatican.

The episode was complicated by vomiting, some of which he aspirated, the Vatican said. Medical staff treated the aspiration issue before putting the pope on mechanical ventilation, it said. A Vatican source told CNN that Francis is not intubated, but he is wearing a mask.

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Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/europe/pope-francis-breathing-difficulty-intl/index.html

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Things aren’t getting any better.

[slightlv]

1. While it's not my religion, I recognize the importance

the position has in the world -- for good and for bad. In that vein, I worry about this pope dying and being replaced by another Benedict. In no way does this time fit the "age of aquarius" I was expecting... and it doesn't look like we're in any transition period... just more and more evil everywhere. The straw that broke the camel's back would be another arch conservative, Opus Dei worshipping pope.

Pope Francis still believed and dictated positions to which I am diametrically opposed. But he tried to find middle ground, IMO. I hope he recovers, and my energies are with him.