Pope Francis, in setback, had 'isolated' breathing crisis, Vatican says

Images of Pope Francis are placed outside the Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy, February 28, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis had an "isolated breathing crisis" in hospital on Friday, the Vatican said, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.

Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for two weeks, after being admitted on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that triggered other complications.