Pope Francis was placed on “non-invasive mechanical ventilation” Friday afternoon following an episode of bronchospasm that caused him to inhale vomit, thus worsening his ongoing respiratory ...

Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm on Friday, causing him to breathe in vomit, the Vatican said. Francis required non-invasive mechanical ventilation following the complication. The pope ...

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Dr. Sergio Alfieri said the 88-year-old pontiff and people close to him alike understood “that he might not survive the night,’’ after the bronchospasm attack during which the pope inhaled ...

Vatican City: Pope Francis suffered an isolated episode of bronchospasm, which led to vomiting and a worsening of his respiratory condition, Vatican News reported. On the afternoon of February 28 ...

"The Holy Father, this afternoon, after a morning spent alternating between respiratory physiotherapy and prayer in the chapel, experienced an isolated episode of bronchospasm. This caused an ...

The pope also suffered a bronchospasm, akin to an asthma attack, which required doctors to perform two bronchoscopies, or procedures to inspect his air passages. The pope's prognosis remained ...