Pope Francis in critical condition after severe respiratory crisis

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Pope Francis in critical condition after severe respiratory crisis
Pope Francis in critical condition after severe respiratory crisis

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for a week with a complex lung infection, is in a critical condition, the Vatican said in its latest update

Pope Francis is in a critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis, the Vatican said.

The 88-year-old Francis, who has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection, also received blood transfusions after tests showed a condition associated with anemia, the Vatican said in a late update. "The Holy Father continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday. At the moment the prognosis is reserved," the statement said.

Grace Cooper

Italy, Vatican, Pope Francis

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