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The Pope has 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican sources say

Pope Francis experienced a medical setback resulting from an isolated breathing incident that required non-invasive mechanical ventilation, according to the Vatican.
Despite this setback, the Vatican reported that Pope Francis remained conscious, alert, and responsive during the episode.
Due to his condition, a senior official, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, will lead the Ash Wednesday service, as announced by the Vatican.
Prayers for Francis' recovery have been organized globally, with many individuals gathering in various locations, including Rome and Argentina.

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Pope has coffee and rests after setback in recovery

Pope Francis had coffee and was reading newspapers Saturday after doctors had to put him on noninvasive mechanical ventilation following a bronchial spasm.

2 days ago·Louisville, United States

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Evening Standard

Pope Francis 'resting' after setback in pneumonia recovery, Vatican says

Doctors had put him on non-invasive mechanical ventilation on Friday after he had a coughing fit in which he inhaled vomit that needed to be extracted

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

Pope spends ‘peaceful night’ after breathing crisis

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2 days ago·Pakistan

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La Repubblica

Pope Francis, health conditions: “No new crisis, but the picture remains complex”

The new note from the Holy See after the bronchospasm crisis that struck the Pontiff yesterday afternoon. “He has no fever, this morning he had his coffee and read...

2 days ago·Turin, Italy

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laverita.info

Pope Francis' health worsens: 'Bronchospasm and vomiting' crisis

After a quiet morning, the Pontiff's condition rapidly worsened: it was necessary to resort to non-invasive mechanical ventilation. The expert: “Oxygen, cortisone, efforts: getting out of it will be a long time.” Pope Francis' condition is once again causing great concern. “The Pope...

2 days ago

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iNews

Pope has ‘peaceful night’ after ‘breathing crisis’ in hospital

Pope Francis had a “peaceful night” in hospital after suffering an “isolated breathing crisis” in his battle with double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Saturday.The episode on Friday evening led to vomiting and a “sudden worsening of [the Pope’s] respiratory condition” following an “isolated bronchospasm”.His lungs had to be aspirate – cleared of vomit – and he received gas through a face mask to help him breathe.On Saturday morning, the Vatican…

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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