The 88-year-old, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, experienced two acute respiratory crises on Monday.

Pope Francis has been in hospital for more than two weeks with double pneumonia, and the Vatican has issued a new health update on his condition

Pope Francis has experienced two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency due to double pneumonia, necessitating advanced medical interventions. Hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital since February, the 88-year-old pontiff's condition remains guarded.