Here is how we reported last night’s development of the Pope’s health on the MailOnline website

Pope Francis has today been put back on ventilation after suffering two new episodes of respiratory crises, the Vatican said.

Following a weekend where the Pontiff, 88, ‘rested well’ after suffering a coughing fit on Friday evening, the Vatican have announced that the Pope’s health worsened today.

Francis reportedly suffered two episodes of respiratory crisis caused by a ‘significant’ amount of mucus accumulation in his lungs and bronchial spasms.

Hello and welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage as Pope Francis remains in hospital where he suffered two bouts of respiratory failure.

The 88-year-old was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 with bronchitis, which developed into pneumonia in both lungs, sparking alarm across the globe.

The Vatican said Francis’ health had shown slight improvement but fears were raised last night after it emerged he experienced ‘two episodes of acute respiratory failure’ caused by a build up of mucus.

Acute respiratory failure, which can be life-threatening, occurs when the lungs cannot pass enough oxygen into the blood, or when carbon dioxide builds up in the body.

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