Rudy Giuliani reveals he had 'spiritual experience' while in pneumonia-related coma
Rudy Giuliani, 81, is recovering from a severe case of viral pneumonia that led to a coma in early May 2026. The former New York City mayor revealed he had a 'spiritual experience' during his unconscious state, which he likened to a dream involving a trial with St. Peter. He credited a late friend, Peter J. Powers, with delivering a significant message during this experience.
- ▪Rudy Giuliani was placed on a ventilator and received last rites during his coma caused by viral pneumonia.
- ▪He described a spiritual dream in which he was headed toward a trial with St. Peter.
- ▪Giuliani stated that his late friend Peter J. Powers intervened and delivered words he immediately wrote down upon waking.
- ▪He returned to his online talk show 'America’s Mayor Live!' on May 13, 2026, saying he felt fully recovered.
- ▪Giuliani emphasized the personal significance of the experience and has been reflecting on it since his recovery.
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Health Rudy Giuliani reveals he had 'spiritual experience' while in pneumonia-related coma Former NYC mayor, 81, was placed on a ventilator and received last rites before recovering from severe breathing issues By Angelica Stabile Fox News Published May 16, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Gabe Poirot says he 'met Jesus' during an 18-day coma Kayleigh McEnany interviews Gabe Poirot, who shares his extraordinary near-death experience during an 18-day coma in October 2021. Poirot describes leaving his body, encountering Jesus, and witnessing how heaven is a person rather than a place. He also discusses his book, '18 Days in Heaven,' detailing his spiritual journey and message of hope.
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