Pope Francis Faces Health Setbacks Amid Ongoing Hospitalization

The 88-year-old pontiff, hospitalized for over two weeks with severe pneumonia, experienced a serious respiratory crisis but is reported to have had a stable night.

Pope Francis, 88, suffered a bronchospasm on Friday, leading to severe breathing difficulties and the need for mechanical ventilation.
The Vatican reports that the pope had a stable and peaceful night following Friday's respiratory crisis, though his prognosis remains cautious.
Francis has been hospitalized for more than two weeks at Rome's Gemelli Hospital due to complications from a bilateral pneumonia diagnosis.
Doctors are closely monitoring his condition over the next 24 to 48 hours to assess potential long-term effects of the recent health episode.
Speculation about the pope's future role has intensified, with discussions of potential retirement or continued leadership depending on his recovery.

Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung