Pope Francis in critical condition after suffering respiratory crisis

Pope Francis is in critical condition after suffering a severe respiratory crisis that required oxygen treatment, the Vatican announced Saturday. The pontiff, who was hospitalized a week ago with a lung infection, has also received blood transfusions due to anemia. Doctors caution that while he is stable, he is not out of danger.

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The Vatican stated that Francis is alert and spent much of the day in an armchair, though he is experiencing more pain than the previous day.
Earlier this month, doctors diagnosed Francis with bilateral pneumonia, affecting both lungs. While he is responding to treatment, his medical team warns that he is still at risk.
Vatican officials confirmed that Holy Year celebrations are continuing as planned. A designated organizer will lead Sunday’s Mass in Francis’ place.

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Pope Francis is in critical condition following a serious respiratory crisis that required oxygen support, the Vatican said Saturday. The 88-year-old pontiff was hospitalized a week ago at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital due to a complex lung infection and later received blood transfusions after tests revealed anemia.

Doctors monitoring Francis said he slept well overnight but is facing increasing discomfort. “The Holy Father continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday. At the moment, the prognosis is reserved,” the Vatican said in a statement. Physicians expect him to remain in the hospital for at least another week.

Francis’ medical team, which includes specialists in cardiology and infectious diseases, emphasized that he has shown no signs of sepsis—a life-threatening infection—but remains vulnerable. His personal physician, Dr. Luigi Carbone, cautioned that Francis is in a fragile state. “He is not out of danger. Like all fragile patients, I say they are always on the golden scale: In other words, it takes very little to become unbalanced.”

Doctors have prescribed cortisone, antibiotics, and supplemental oxygen while ordering him to rest. Despite these concerns, Francis has continued working from his hospital room. However, sepsis remains a major risk, as bacteria from the lungs could enter the bloodstream and cause organ failure.

Even as the pope battles his illness, Vatican celebrations for the Holy Year are continuing as planned. Organizers confirmed that Sunday’s Mass will proceed without him, with a substitute leading the service. Pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square offered prayers for the pope’s recovery.

Doctors warn that Francis’ recovery will take time, and he will continue to live with chronic respiratory issues. “He has to get over this infection, and we all hope he gets over it,” said Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the head of medicine and surgery at Gemelli Hospital. “But the fact is, all doors are open.”

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One dead, over 60 injured after Iranian missiles pierce Iron Dome

Published on June 14, 2025

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Iran launched four waves of missile attacks Friday night, breaching Israel’s defenses and killing at least one person. Over 60 others were injured, with the IDF confirming direct strikes on civilian areas in Tel Aviv and central Israel.

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The Israel Defense Forces reported four rounds of Iranian missile fire, with at least ten missiles making impact inside Israel.
One person was killed and 63 wounded, including several in critical condition, according to The Jerusalem Post.
The IDF said Iran deliberately targeted civilians, contrasting its own earlier strikes that focused on Iranian military assets.

⚠️RAW FOOTAGE: Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles toward Israel in the past hours.

The IDF cannot, and will not, allow Iran to attack our civilians. pic.twitter.com/IrDK05uErm

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 13, 2025

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Several Iranian missiles broke through Israel’s air defenses during Friday night’s attack, striking Tel Aviv and other civilian areas. According to The Jerusalem Post, at least 63 people were wounded and one person was killed after four waves of Iranian ballistic missile strikes hit cities across Israel.

The IDF reportedly said roughly 100 missiles were fired in total. While the Iron Dome intercepted many, multiple missiles made it through and exploded in densely populated areas. Dramatic video showed a missile striking near downtown Tel Aviv, sending fire and debris into the air as people ran for cover.

Army Radio confirmed that ten missiles landed inside Israel between the first two waves. By the time the third and fourth waves hit, injuries had climbed sharply, with several listed in critical condition. The one fatality was reported late Friday night.

The Israeli Home Front Command temporarily allowed civilians to exit shelters but quickly reversed that guidance, urging residents to stay near protected areas amid fears of further attacks.

The IDF emphasized the nature of the targets, calling out Iran for targeting civilians. The IDF also released maps showing where air raid sirens were triggered throughout the night. Though Israel’s Home Front Command briefly allowed civilians to exit shelters, it advised them to remain nearby in case of continued strikes. As of late Friday, Iranian officials claimed a fifth wave could follow.

With tensions still high, Israeli defense officials are preparing for potential further escalation—and weighing how to respond to a direct Iranian attack on civilians.

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LAPD arrests dozens following downtown L.A. curfew

Published on June 11, 2025

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The LAPD arrested dozens of rioters late Tuesday after declaring an unlawful assembly in downtown Los Angeles, where a curfew is now in effect amid escalating anti-ICE protests. Mayor Karen Bass blamed President Trump’s immigration crackdown for the unrest, while Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the administration’s arrests of illegal immigrants.

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LAPD arrested dozens for failing to disperse after an unlawful assembly was declared.
A mandatory curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. is now in place in parts of downtown L.A.
Mayor Bass and Gov. Newsom blasted President Trump over the federal immigration enforcement actions fueling the protests.

Effective June 10, 8 PM-6 AM.

📍Downtown Los Angeles.

Applies to everyone — limited exceptions, including for emergency and medical personnel, residents, workers & credentialed media. pic.twitter.com/KnbwfpaIXG

— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) June 11, 2025

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Law enforcement in Los Angeles moved quickly Tuesday night to enforce a newly implemented citywide curfew in response to days of anti-ICE protests that have erupted into vandalism, clashes, and street blockades. The LAPD confirmed the arrest of dozens of individuals who refused to disperse after a declaration of unlawful assembly.

A curfew, ordered by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, went into effect at 8 p.m. and will remain in place nightly in select areas of downtown through at least the end of the week. “I issued a curfew starting tonight at 8pm for Downtown Los Angeles to stop bad actors who are taking advantage of the President’s chaotic escalation,” Bass posted on X. “If you do not live or work in Downtown L.A., avoid the area. Law enforcement will arrest individuals who break the curfew, and you will be prosecuted.”

Video from the scene showed black-clad protesters lighting fires, smashing windows, and throwing objects at police hours before the curfew went into effect. As tensions escalated, LAPD officers moved in to disperse the crowd and made arrests of those who continued engaging in unlawful activity.

The unrest follows President Donald Trump’s decision to expand ICE operations in California, targeting criminal illegal immigrants amid rising concerns about gang violence and human trafficking. Critics on the left, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, have lashed out at the federal crackdown, with Newsom accusing the Trump administration of “traumatizing our communities.”But the White House pushed back, with its Rapid Response team characterizing Newsom’s comments as defending criminals. “Newsom claims President Trump is ‘traumatizing our communities’ by taking criminal illegal immigrant killers, rapists, gangbangers, drug dealers, human traffickers, and domestic abusers off the streets,” the White House wrote on X.