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 ...

The Vatican said that Monday’s two crises were caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes.

The Vatican said the breathing issue was caused by a “significant accumulation" of mucus in Pope Francis’ lungs and bronchial ...

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

The doctors reported the 88-year-old pope spent all day Sunday without using the noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask that pumps oxygen into his lungs.

Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.

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