Vatican says crisis caused pope to vomit but he was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation and responded well.

Pontiff responded well to non-invasive ventilation after the crisis.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm Friday that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation,...

Pope Francis received "non-invasive mechanical ventilation" to help him breathe, the Vatican said in a statement. It added that the pope "remained...

Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, suffered a breathing “crisis” on Friday which caused him to vomit but he was given air and responded...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis suffered two new acute respiratory crises Monday and was put back on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, in another...

The pontiff remained alert, oriented and cooperated with medical personnel, according to the Vatican but his prognosis remained guarded.

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital for two weeks, had an "isolated breathing crisis" on Friday and...

Pope Francis rested well overnight and is in a stable condition as he fights double pneumonia in hospital for the 18th day, the Vatican said on...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis suffered two new acute respiratory crises Monday and was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, in another setback...