Pope Francis returns to ‘critical state’ after bronchial spasm

In this special update, we report on a concerning turn in Pope Francis’ health. Earlier today, Feb. 28, the Vatican announced that the pope suffered a severe “bronchial spasm,” causing vomiting and inhalation complications that worsened his breathing. Doctors cleared his airways and stabilized him, but informed sources tell America he is back in a “critical state.”
His prognosis remains guarded, and doctors say it will take a day or two to assess the impact of this setback.

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