The Pope has ‘isolated’ breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican sources say
A bronchial spasm caused the 88-year-old to breathe in vomit and he was given an oxygen mask on his nose and mouth for the first time, as his respiratory condition "suddenly worsened".
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Candles and flowers for Pope Francis at the Rome hospital where he is being treated. Pic: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini
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A man prays next to the statue of late Pope John Paul II outside Gemelli Hospital. Pic: REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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Thousands gathered in St Peter's Square on Monday night to pray for the Pope's recovery. Pic: AP
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