Pope Francis suffered a sudden episode of respiratory difficulty and was put on a breathing machine on Friday, according to the latest medical update from the Vatican. <\/p>\n
The episode was complicated by vomiting, some of which he aspirated, the Vatican said. Medical staff treated the aspiration issue before putting the pope on mechanical ventilation, it said. <\/p>\n
The Vatican added that the pontiff \u201cremained alert and oriented at all times.\u201d <\/p>\n
A spokesperson later noted that he is not considered out of danger at this point. <\/p>\n
Francis was first admitted to Rome\u2019s Gemelli Hospital two weeks ago, after being plagued by a string of lung-related medical struggles, including bronchitis and then pneumonia. His current hospitalization is his forth, and now longest, stay since he became pope in 2013. <\/p>\n
The pontiff has suffered from lung-related issues for much of his life. As a young man, he suffered from severe pneumonia and had part of one lung removed. <\/p>\n
The Vatican has been releasing twice daily updates on the pope\u2019s health. On Thursday, it said that Francis\u2019 condition was \u201cimproving\u201d but his prognosis remained unclear. <\/p>\n
The Argentinian leader\u2019s schedule has been cleared to accommodate his intensive medical treatment. <\/p>\n
Earlier on Friday, the Vatican announced that the pope will not lead next week\u2019s Ash Wednesday service, marking the start of Lent, for only the second time in his 12-year papacy. A cardinal is expected to lead the service instead. <\/p>\n
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