ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday, the Vatican said. The ...

Pope slept well and is no longer on mechanical ventilation, the latest positive update from the Vatican stated.

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Pope Francis suffered two new acute breathing crises on Monday and has been put back on ventilation, the Vatican said – ...

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THE Pope has had two episodes of “acute respiratory failure” the Vatican has revealed in a worrying new health update. The ...

Pope Francis 's long-awaited visit to Argentina, his homeland, appears increasingly unlikely as he battles double pneumonia.

In a late update, the Vatican said the episodes were caused by a 'significant accumulation' of mucus in his lungs and ...

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

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Pope Francis had a good night’s rest early Monday after apparently overcoming a setback in his recovery from pneumonia: He is ...