Pope Francis
Source: Africa Publicity
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for over a week, has taken a turn for the worse, with the Vatican reporting that he remains in a “critical” condition. The 86-year-old pontiff developed an “asthmatic respiratory crisis” on Saturday, requiring oxygen therapy and blood transfusions to treat anemia.
According to a statement from the Vatican, Pope Francis “presented with an asthmatic respiratory crisis of prolonged magnitude” on Saturday morning, which necessitated the application of oxygen at high flows. Despite being alert and spending the day in an armchair, the pope is reportedly experiencing more pain than the previous day.
The Vatican’s update on the pope’s condition comes after a week of treatment for pneumonia, which was diagnosed after a CT scan revealed the infection had affected both lungs. While the pope’s condition had seemed to be improving earlier in the week, with the Vatican reporting a positive response to treatment, the latest developments have raised concerns about his health.
Key Developments:
– _Respiratory Crisis_: Pope Francis developed an asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday, requiring oxygen therapy.
– Blood Transfusions_: The pope received blood transfusions to treat anemia.
– Pain and Discomfort_: Despite being alert, Pope Francis is experiencing more pain than the previous day.
– Critical Condition_: The Vatican has reported that the pope remains in a “critical” condition.
The pope’s health has been a subject of concern in recent years, with several hospitalizations and surgeries. As the Vatican continues to provide updates on his condition, the world waits with bated breath for news of his recovery.
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