He is currently undergoing oxygen therapy and has received blood transfusions. Blood tests indicate a mild kidney issue, but it remains “under control.”<\/p>\n
According to the Vatican, the Pope is “alert and well-oriented,” meaning he is aware of his surroundings. He was admitted to Rome\u2019s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties for several days.<\/p>\n
Initially treated for bronchitis, doctors later diagnosed him with pneumonia affecting both lungs. On Sunday, the Vatican reported that his low platelet count, a condition known as thrombocytopenia, remained stable.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, the Pope “participated in the Holy Mass alongside those caring for him.” However, the Vatican refrained from providing a clear prognosis due to the “complexity of his condition.” This update follows Saturday\u2019s statement, in which the Vatican confirmed he had suffered a breathing crisis and was in “critical” condition.<\/p>\n
Earlier on Sunday, the Pope urged Catholics to pray for him after missing the traditional Angelus prayer in person for the second consecutive week.<\/p>\n
His risk of pneumonia is heightened due to a previous lung surgery in his youth, during which part of his lung was removed following a pleurisy infection.<\/p>\n
The 86-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church has been hospitalized multiple times during his 12-year papacy, including for bronchitis at the same hospital in March 2023.<\/p>\n
Pope Francis, originally from Argentina, is the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to lead the Roman Catholic Church.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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