Pope Has Tracheotomy, Now on Respirator

AP ^ | Feb. 24, 2005 | VICTOR L. SIMPSON

[kingattax]

May God watch over him and i sure hope he's not related to Terry Schiavo's husband.

[prairiebreeze]

The pope had approved the procedure, which the Vatican characterized as elective - underscoring that it was not done as an emergency measure.

[mdittmar]

This is not good,the Tracheotomy was an emergency measure,he can't breath on his own.

Prayers.

[reagan_fanatic]

I wonder how long he will have to have the breathing tube in his throat?

[Kimmers]

I am not Catholic but I sure do admire this man....have said many prayers...

[TomB]

We are on the same page. I cannot believe that they are forcing him through this, at 84 do not recusitate is wisdom.">

Sorry....

The pope had approved the procedure, which the Vatican characterized as elective - underscoring that it was not done as an emergency measure.

[geege]

This is probebly a "dumb" question but didn't the Pope
receive a flu shot???????

[TomB]

This is probebly a "dumb" question but didn't the Pope receive a flu shot???????

Most likely.

What's your point?

[mdittmar]

It doesn't look good.

[GOP_Proud]

< This is probebly a "dumb" question but didn't the Pope
receive a flu shot??????? >

You do know that he doesn't really have the flu...right? That's just the cover story. It happens all the time in these situations.

[geege]

Well if he did, then why did he still get the flu?????

[uncbob]

The pope had approved the procedure, which the Vatican characterized as elective - underscoring that it was not done as an emergency measure.

Or so they say

[AlbionGirl]

His suffering moves me too. Last time he was in the hospital I went to Mass for him, and prayed that his life would continue, and I pray again for the same thing. He wants to live, I know that, so I want for him what he wants for himself. He's willing to struggle.

He's one of the best examples of His (the Lord's and his own) Culture of Life.

I pray he's not suffering too much, and I pray that he feels the caress of the Lord in this latest struggle of his.

[geege]

No I didn't know.....

[mewzilla]

He could've contracted a strain he wasn't vaccinated for. Happened to me once.

[Judith Anne]

What a dear poster you are!

[donbosco74]

Thanks for that, geege. I have freinds who really believe in flu shots, so I hope you don't mind if I quote you.

I once had a cat named "Gigi." Is that how you pronouce your u-name?

[PAR35]

which the Vatican characterized as elective

Elective tracheotomy? Maintaining credibility doesn't seem to be a priority.

[maryz]

Well if he did, then why did he still get the flu?????

The most I've heard reported is that he was admitted "with flu-like symptoms." Not the same thing.