The Vatican announced the critical condition of the Pope
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Sat, 22 Feb 2025 22:02:00 +0200
Pope suffers asthmatic respiratory crisisFrancis, 88, has been in hospital for a week with pneumonia and a complicated lung infection.
He received a blood transfusion after tests showed low platelet levels linked to anaemia.
Now, he has needed highflow oxygen during an asthma attack.The Holy Father continues to be vigilant and spent the day in a chair, although he was in more pain than yesterday.
At this time, the prognosis remains the same.Francis doctors believe he will have to remain in hospital until at least the end of next week.
They stressed that Pope Francis is not in danger of death but he is not completely out of danger either.
They warned that the main threat the head of the Catholic Church could face was the development of sepsis, a serious blood infection that can occur as a complication of pneumonia.
But so far, that has not happened.
Amid the Popes health problems, Vatican officials are trying to refute rumors that Francis is considering resigning due to his inability to fulfill his duties as the leader of all Catholics.
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