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Pope Francis in critical condition after respiratory crisis, Vatican says

Pope Francis is in critical condition after a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis requiring high-flow oxygen, according to the Vatican.
He has been hospitalized for over a week due to pneumonia and complex respiratory infections, with a reserved prognosis from his medical team.
The Vatican confirmed that blood transfusions were necessary after tests indicated thrombocytopenia associated with anemia.
Doctor Sergio Alfieri stated that the biggest threat is the possible onset of sepsis, which could lead to organ failure and death.

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Pope in critical condition after respiratory crisis, Vatican says

Pope Francis was in critical condition after suffering a prolonged respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a lung infection, the Vatican said late Saturday. The 88-year-old pope, who has been hospitalized for more than a week, received oxygen to help him breathe. He also received blood transfusions after tests showed low counts of platelets, which are needed for clotting, the Vatican said in a statement. “The pope is not out of …

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Catholics Pray for Ailing Pope Francis at Sunday Mass

Roman Catholics worldwide prayed for Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition, at Mass on Sunday after the Vatican announced that he was “not out of danger.” The 88-year-old pontiff went into the hospital on Feb. 14 with an infection that developed into pneumonia in both lungs. He had a long “asthmatic respiratory crisis” on Saturday that required “high flows of oxygen” and a blood transfusion, the Vatican said. Francis has been t…

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Pope Francis in Critical Condition - News Addicts

Pope Francis is now reported in critical condition, more than a week after the 88-year-old pope first entered the hospital. “Pope Francis is in critical condition after suffering a long asthmatic respiratory crisis Saturday morning, the Vatican says,” the Associated Press reported in a post on X. Earlier Saturday, the Vatican had been guardedly optimistic […] The post Pope Francis in Critical Condition appeared first on News Addicts.

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Chicago faith community prays for Pope Francis as he remains in critical condition

Cardinal Blase Cupich and the local Catholic community offered well wishes for Pope Francis Saturday after the Vatican said he suffered a "respiratory crisis."

4 hours ago·Chicago, United States

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Pope Francis in critical condition after a long respiratory crisis

88-year-old, who remains conscious, received ‘high flows’ of oxygen

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Pope Francis is in critical condition after a long respiratory crisis

ROME — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican said.

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