Pope Francis suffers 2 ‘acute respiratory failure’ episodes,

Pope Francis suffered “two episodes of acute respiratory failure” Monday, the Vatican announced.

“In the afternoon, non-invasive mechanical ventilation was resumed,” it added in a statement. “The Holy Father has always remained vigilant, oriented and collaborative. The prognosis remains guarded.”

Candles left outside the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, on Monday, March 3, 2025 where Pope Francis has been hospitalized since Friday, Feb. 14.  (AP/Mosa’ab Elshamy)

Fox News’ Melissa Chrise contributed to this report.

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