On 25 May 1963, the pope suffered another haemorrhage and required several blood transfusions, but the cancer had perforated the stomach wall and peritonitis soon set in. The doctors conferred in a decision regarding this matter and John XXIII's aide Loris F. Capovilla broke the news to him saying that the cancer had done its work and nothing could be done for him. Around this time, his remaining siblings arrived to be with him. By 31 May, it had become clear that the cancer had overcome the resistance of John XXIII – it had left him confined to his bed. COUNT 3
QSN1 What did the pope suffer on 25 May 1963? ANS1 haemorrhage QSN2 Who broke the news to John XXIII about his cancer? ANS2 Loris F. Capovilla QSN3 When was it clear that the cancer had overcome the resistance of John XXIII? ANS3 31 May