Pope Francis Health Watch

(CNN) — Pope Francis experienced “two episodes of acute respiratory failure,” the Vatican said Monday.

The episodes were caused by “significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus” and a consequent narrowing of the airways, the Vatican said.

Earlier Monday, the 88-year-old pontiff underwent two bronchoscopies and doctors removed a buildup of secretions.

In the afternoon, the Pope was given an oxygen mask to help with his breathing, according to the Vatican……..


Pope Francis had two episodes of ‘acute respiratory failure,’ says Vatican