‘In more pain than yesterday’: Pope Francis in critical condition following respiratory crisis

Candles are seen close to photos of Pope Francis outdoors the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, February 23, 2025, the place the Pontiff is hospitalized since February 14. (AP)

Pope Francis had a relaxed evening in the hospital, the Vatican mentioned on Sunday, following studies that the 88-year-old is in critical condition.
“The night passed peacefully, the pope rested,” the Holy See mentioned in a quick assertion. The Vatican didn’t present particulars on whether or not he was awake or had eaten.
The Vatican confirmed on Saturday that Pope Francis had skilled a respiratory assault and required blood transfusions.He was identified with pneumonia and a fancy lung an infection.
According to medical studies, the pope suffered a chronic asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday morning whereas receiving therapy. Due to his condition, docs offered “high flows” of oxygen to help with respiratory. He additionally acquired blood transfusions after exams indicated low platelet ranges, that are vital for clotting.
Despite his condition, the Vatican mentioned the pope “continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday.” Doctors described his prognosis as “reserved.”
Doctors have mentioned that Pope Francis stays in a critical condition on account of his age, present lung points, and total frailty. They have recognized the primary threat as the potential of the an infection getting into his bloodstream, which might result in sepsis.
The Vatican has not offered additional updates on his therapy or condition.