Published On: Fri, Feb 28th, 2025

Pope suffered bronchial spasm, ‘sudden worsening,’ Vatican says in health update

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Pope Francis suffered an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said in relaying a setback in his two-week long battle against double pneumonia.

CBC | World News

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Pope suffered bronchial spasm, ‘sudden worsening,’ Vatican says in health update