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The Pope has 'two episodes of acute respiratory failure', Vatican says

Pope Francis experienced two episodes of acute respiratory failure due to a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm, according to the Vatican.
Doctors performed two bronchoscopies to alleviate the pope's respiratory distress during his ongoing hospitalization since February 14.
Francis, who is 88 years old and has a history of respiratory issues, has had a decline in health this past week, necessitating non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Cardinal Angelo De Donatis will preside over the Ash Wednesday ceremony, as Pope Francis continues to recover.

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National Catholic Reporter

Pope Francis experiences two new episodes of acute respiratory failure in hospital

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The Hill

Pope had 2 ‘acute respiratory failure’ episodes: Vatican

Pope Francis suffered two episodes of “acute respiratory insufficiency” on Monday, according to a statement from the Vatican, as the Catholic Church leader continues to fight pneumonia. “Today, the Holy Father suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm,” the statement read. The Vatican further…

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India Today

Pope Francis suffers 2 episodes of 'acute respiratory failure': Vatican

Pope Francis, 88, who has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14 due to double pneumonia, suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency", the Vatican said.

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Alabama Live

Pope Francis suffers another serious health setback

Pope Francis suffered two new acute respiratory crises Monday and was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, in another setback to his battle to fight pneumonia, the Vatican said.

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