Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he's overcome risks from respiratory crisis Nicole Winfield and Paolo Santalucia Associated Press 0:05 ...

The Pope is being hospitalized for respiratory infection and pneumonia. The 88-year-old was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican stated.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that he had overcome the possible complications from a ...

Before World War II, the iron lung was the most common type of mechanical ventilator, but advancements in breathing devices for fighter pilots near the end of the war paved the way for the modern ...

The 88-year-old was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said. In a late update, the Vatican said the episodes were caused by a “significant accumulation” of mucus in ...