Vatican issues update on Pope Francis, 88, after health ‘suddenly worsened’ & Pontiff suffered ‘breathing crisis’

THE Vatican has revealed a major update on Pope Francis after he suddenly suffered an “isolated” breathing crisis while receiving treatment in hospital.

The 88-year-old pontiff experienced a sudden deterioration in his condition following a bout of bronchospasm on Friday.

Francis was admitted on February 14 after struggling with breathing difficulties

The illness triggered vomiting and further complications.

But the Vatican said today that Pope had a peaceful night and is now resting well.

Francis has been in Rome‘s Gemelli hospital for days now after he was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.