Pope Francis has 'peaceful night' after breathing crisis, Vatican says

The Pope has been battling pneumonia for two weeks and suffered an "isolated" breathing crisis on Friday.

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It led to an episode of vomiting and a "sudden worsening of his respiratory condition" on Friday following the coughing "bronchospasm".

The 88-year-old received gas through a face mask to help him breathe.

In an update on Saturday, the Vatican said the Pope had a "peaceful night and is resting".

A Vatican official added: "I think he had coffee this morning."

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