In a concerning update, the Vatican has reported that Pope Francis remains in a "critical" condition while receiving treatment for pneumonia and mild renal insufficiency. The Pope has asked for prayers from Catholics worldwide.
Pope Francis in Critical Condition Amid Ongoing Health Issues
Pope Francis in Critical Condition Amid Ongoing Health Issues
Vatican updates on Pope's health status as he battles pneumonia and kidney problems.
The Vatican confirmed on Sunday that Pope Francis continues to face significant health challenges but has shown signs of stability. He is receiving high-flow oxygen therapy and has undergone blood transfusions, though recent blood tests revealed mild, manageable kidney issues. Despite the grave circumstances, the Pope is being closely monitored and remains "alert and well oriented."
The 86-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after experiencing several days of breathing difficulties. Initially treated for bronchitis, he was later diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs. The latest statement suggests that his thrombocytopenia, a condition linked to low platelet counts in the blood, is stable.
Earlier on the same day, Pope Francis shared a heartfelt message, urging Catholics around the globe to keep him in their prayers, as he was unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer for the second consecutive week. The Pope's history with pneumonia makes him particularly vulnerable, following past health struggles that include pleurisy and a partial lung removal during his youth.
In his 12-year leadership as the first Latin American and first Jesuit pope, he has faced multiple hospitalizations, including a bout of bronchitis earlier this year. As the Catholic community watches closely, the Vatican refrains from offering a prognosis, acknowledging the complexities surrounding the Pope's health condition.
The 86-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after experiencing several days of breathing difficulties. Initially treated for bronchitis, he was later diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs. The latest statement suggests that his thrombocytopenia, a condition linked to low platelet counts in the blood, is stable.
Earlier on the same day, Pope Francis shared a heartfelt message, urging Catholics around the globe to keep him in their prayers, as he was unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer for the second consecutive week. The Pope's history with pneumonia makes him particularly vulnerable, following past health struggles that include pleurisy and a partial lung removal during his youth.
In his 12-year leadership as the first Latin American and first Jesuit pope, he has faced multiple hospitalizations, including a bout of bronchitis earlier this year. As the Catholic community watches closely, the Vatican refrains from offering a prognosis, acknowledging the complexities surrounding the Pope's health condition.
