Pope Francis experienced two new acute respiratory crises, leading to non-invasive mechanical ventilation due to an accumulation of mucus in his lungs. Despite undergoing bronchoscopies to extract the mucus, the Vatican confirmed it was a reaction to his original pneumonia infection. The 88-year-old pope remains alert and cooperated with medical staff, with a guarded prognosis as doctors continue to monitor his condition.
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Deportation hearing for alleged Mafia boss in Canada derailed by wiretap decision
In a deportation hearing for alleged Mafia boss Vincenzo (Jimmy) DeMaria, the Canadian government unexpectedly announced it would no longer use controversial Italian police wiretaps as evidence, which has raised concerns about the fairness of the proceedings. DeMaria's lawyers criticized the government's last-minute strategy change, arguing it undermines their client's ability to prepare for the case, while the IRB member suggested the change may benefit DeMaria. Want More Context? 🔎
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