Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday, the Vatican said, a setback for the 88-year-old pontiff as he battles double pneumonia. Francis, who has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14, is again receiving "non-invasive, mechanical ventilation" to help with his breathing.

Pope Francis is being treated with supplemental oxygen to assist him with breathing, the Vatican said Tuesday, a day after he suffered two episodes of acute respiratory failure. Francis is currently receiving oxygen again via a nasal tube,

How are Catholics around the world responding to Pope Francis’s health update? Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, is fighting a serious health battle as he remains hospitalized in Rome.

Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.

Pope Francis had recovered enough Tuesday from two acute respiratory crises to no longer require noninvasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said, and was receiving just high flows of supplemental oxygen.

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, remained in stable condition throughout the day on Wednesday and has not had any new breathing crises, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis rested peacefully overnight, according to Wednesday's statement from the Vatican regarding the Pope's health condition. Let us remember that the Pope has been treated for bilateral pneumonia since 14 February.

The pope, who has chronic lung disease, has been stable for two days after suffering two respiratory crises Monday.