Pope Francis suffered "two episodes of acute respiratory failure" this evening, the Vatican has said.

By Hannah Kane, News Editor

18:11, Mon, Mar 3, 2025 | UPDATED: 18:16, Mon, Mar 3, 2025

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Pope Francis has suffered "two episodes of acute respiratory failure", the Vatican has announced.

In the latest health update this evening, the pontiff underwent two bronchoscopies, with doctors adding his prognosis is "uncertain".

Afternoon saw him back on “non-invasive mechanical ventilation.” He remained “alert, oriented and cooperative”.

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