He had part of his lung removed. Pope Francis, aged 88, is suffering from bilateral pneumonia. According to the Vatican, the Holy Father is in critical condition. The pope’s deteriorating health was reported on Friday. He has since been hospitalized and is currently being treated at the Gemelli University Hospital in Rome. On Sunday, the Holy See Press Office provided an update on the pope’s health, stating that while his condition “remains critical,” he has not experienced any further respiratory episodes since Saturday evening.
He had a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis over the weekend, which was exacerbated by having part of one of his lungs removed when he was younger. Receiving oxygen. According to the Vatican, the pope’s low platelet count has not changed. However, some blood tests reveal early indicators of moderate kidney problems, which are already under control.
“He received two units of concentrated red blood cells with benefit, and his hemoglobin levels have risen,” according to the findings. Pope Francis is also getting oxygen, but he “remains alert and well-oriented.” Doctors believe his illness is complex, and therapies will take time to yield effects. Because of this, his prognosis remains uncertain. According to Corriere Della Sera, the Pope is expected to remain in the hospital for at least another week.
Participated in Holy Mass. Despite his physical issues, the pope attended a Holy Mass this morning in his hospital quarters on the tenth floor, accompanied by those who care for him. The statement came after Pope Francis posted a message on X, thanking the global Catholic community for their prayers. “I have recently received many messages of affection, and I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children,” Pope Francis wrote on X Sunday, adding
“Thank you for your closeness, and for the consoling prayers I have received from all over the world!” Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, is the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pope, having served since 2013. He is a key spiritual leader for millions of people around the world, known for his humility, commitment to social justice, and efforts to reform the Church.