 Amongst others, the shootings under investigation. Kenneth Kirtley, News Radio, KKOB. 73-year-old Leo Maes of Española was touring the Vatican with his family on June 3rd when he suddenly collapsed. He suffered a serious spinal cord injury in the fall and remains paralyzed after undergoing emergency surgery. Maes tested positive for COVID and due to Italy's COVID protocols, his family has yet to be allowed to visit him.