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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Davie, who led the BBC for five years, announced his resignation in a statement saying he was taking “ultimate responsibility” for recent “mistakes.” “Like all public organisations, the BBC is not perfect, and we must always be open, transparent and accountable,” Davie wrote. “While not being the only reason, the current debate around BBC News has understandably contributed to my decision.” The statement notably avoided mentioning Trump by name.

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