In an alarming account, Pope Francis's doctor outlined the near-fatal health crisis endured by the 88-year-old pontiff and his remarkable journey back to health.
Pope Francis Survives Near-Death Experience, Doctors Call It a Miracle
Pope Francis Survives Near-Death Experience, Doctors Call It a Miracle
Medical team reveals the harrowing details of the pontiff's hospitalization and his miraculous recovery.
In a shocking revelation, Pope Francis's medical team described a health crisis that nearly took the life of the 88-year-old pontiff. Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the chief surgeon at Agostino Gemelli hospital in Rome, shared the details during a press conference, referring to the pope's miraculous recovery after a 38-day hospitalization.
The ordeal began with a significant deterioration in the pope's health. "It’s terrible," the pontiff gasped during a breathing episode last month. With oxygen levels plummeting to a dangerous 78% and accompanied by painful bruises from needles, Francis faced a grim reality, even considering that he might not survive. Resisting intubation—an option that would render him unconscious—he ultimately chose a more aggressive treatment method for the pneumonia afflicting both of his lungs.
As tensions mounted, tears were evident among the pope’s closest aides when doctors consulted about pursuing more intensive care, requiring consent from his personal nurse for actions that could be life-saving. Luckily, after initial skepticism, the treatments showed a positive response from Francis.
However, the crisis escalated once more when the pope choked on regurgitated food, sparking fears among his team that his life was in imminent danger yet again. Swift action by the medical staff prevented disaster, and less than a week later, he was declared stable.
On Sunday, Dr. Alfieri announced the discharge of Pope Francis from the hospital, urging him to focus on rest and recovery, emphasizing that he had been given a second chance. "It was a miracle that he left the hospital," he noted assuredly, while also declaring that the pope was no longer in immediate danger.
The ordeal began with a significant deterioration in the pope's health. "It’s terrible," the pontiff gasped during a breathing episode last month. With oxygen levels plummeting to a dangerous 78% and accompanied by painful bruises from needles, Francis faced a grim reality, even considering that he might not survive. Resisting intubation—an option that would render him unconscious—he ultimately chose a more aggressive treatment method for the pneumonia afflicting both of his lungs.
As tensions mounted, tears were evident among the pope’s closest aides when doctors consulted about pursuing more intensive care, requiring consent from his personal nurse for actions that could be life-saving. Luckily, after initial skepticism, the treatments showed a positive response from Francis.
However, the crisis escalated once more when the pope choked on regurgitated food, sparking fears among his team that his life was in imminent danger yet again. Swift action by the medical staff prevented disaster, and less than a week later, he was declared stable.
On Sunday, Dr. Alfieri announced the discharge of Pope Francis from the hospital, urging him to focus on rest and recovery, emphasizing that he had been given a second chance. "It was a miracle that he left the hospital," he noted assuredly, while also declaring that the pope was no longer in immediate danger.
