The 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, has been stable for two days after suffering a pair of respiratory crises Monday. Doctors underlined that his prognosis remained guarded due to the complex picture. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-03-06 09:57:29">March 6, 2025 at 9:57 AM EST</time>

The 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, has been stable for two days after suffering a pair of respiratory crises Monday. Doctors underli…{ai:summary}<p>Pope Francis, 88, is stable after experiencing respiratory crises, but his prognosis remains guarded due to his chronic lung condition and past surgery. Medical professionals are closely monitoring his health. #health</p>

Pope Francis rests after peaceful night during 3rd week of hospital treatment for pneumonia

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