The Vatican says that Pope Francis has suffered two new episodes of acute respiratory crises and has been put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

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 remained stable through the day on Sunday and no longer required the use of mechanical ventilation to breathe, ...

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Pope Francis had a "peaceful night" on Saturday, after recovering from a coughing fit. The news came in a Holy See press office update issued on the 88-year-old's condition Sunday morning.

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