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Vatican’s Monday Evening Update: Pope Suffers Two More Episodes of ‘Acute Respiratory Insufficiency,’ Resumes ‘Mechanical Ventilation’…

On Monday evening, the Holy See Press Office released the following update on Pope Francis’ health:“Today, the Holy Father suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm.Two bronchoscopies were therefore performed, with the need to remove large secretions.

On Monday evening, the Holy See Press Office released the following update on Pope Francis’ health:“Today, the Holy Father suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm.Two bronchoscopies were therefore performed, with the need to remove large secretions.