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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.
Doctors performed two bronchoscopies to relieve the pope's respiratory distress during his hospital stay, which began on February 14.
Pope Francis, who is 88 years old, has faced a serious decline in health, leading to his fourth hospitalization since 2013.
Cardinal Angelo De Donatis will lead the Ash Wednesday ceremony on March 5, as plans are made due to the pope's ongoing recovery and hospitalization.

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National Catholic Reporter

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

Pope Francis experienced two episodes of acute respiratory failure on March 3 and had to resume receiving oxygen through a ventilator as he continues his battle with double pneumonia.

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National Post

Pope back on noninvasive ventilation after two breathing setbacks: Vatican

The Vatican says Pope Francis suffered two breathing crises and was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation on Monday.

7 hours ago·Canada

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News

Pope’s two breathing attacks in 24 hours

The Pope’s health continues to cause concern with two major attacks in just a single day on Monday with his prognosis “reserved”.

7 hours ago

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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…

8 hours ago·Washington, United States

Pope Francis suffers two 'acute respiratory' episodes in new setback

Pope Francis on Monday suffered two attacks of "acute respiratory insufficiency," the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old continues his health fight.

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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.

9 hours ago·India

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