Vatican Says Pope Francis Is in Critical Condition

[AveChristusRex]

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.

The 88-year-old pope, who remains conscious, received “high flows” of 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 late update.

Read: Pope Francis Health: Vatican Says He's In Critical Condition

 

[RileyG]

Lord have mercy!

 

[Michie]

Again, it all in the update thread I started since he was admitted 2-14. Can we keep all health updates in that thread please? It makes things a lot more organized and easier to keep up with. Thank you. Pope Francis hospitalized at Gemelli for bronchitis