The Vatican said.Pope Francis has today been put back on ventilation after suffering two new episodes of respiratory crises,
The Vatican announced that the Pope's health worsened today following a weekend where the Pontiff, 88, 'rested well' after suffering a coughing fit on Friday evenin
Francis reportedly suffered two episodes of respiratory crisis caused by a 'significant' amount of mucus accumulation in his lungs and bronchial spasms.
The Pope is said to have inhaled 'copious' amounts of mucus but remained alert, oriented and cooperated with medical personnel.
'Today, the Holy Father suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm,' this evening's statement from the Vatican read.
The Vatican announced that the Pope's health worsened today following a weekend where the Pontiff, 88, 'rested well' after suffering a coughing fit on Friday evenin
Francis reportedly suffered two episodes of respiratory crisis caused by a 'significant' amount of mucus accumulation in his lungs and bronchial spasms.
The Pope is said to have inhaled 'copious' amounts of mucus but remained alert, oriented and cooperated with medical personnel.
'Today, the Holy Father suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm,' this evening's statement from the Vatican read.