Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:53am on 25 Mar 2025,Tuesday International
Pope Francis, 88, faced a life-threatening health crisis during his 38-day hospitalization at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. On February 28, he suffered a severe breathing crisis, nearly choking on his vomit. Dr. Sergio Alfieri revealed that doctors debated stopping treatment to let him pass peacefully but ultimately pursued aggressive therapy. The pontiff, who had part of a lung removed in his youth, was initially admitted for bronchitis, which worsened into double pneumonia. This marked the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy. Francis has since recovered but remains under close medical supervision.
