- Pope Francis, 88, remains in critical condition after a respiratory attack and requires high-flow oxygen.
- He experienced a prolonged asthmatic crisis and received blood transfusions due to thrombocytopenia and anaemia.
- Francis was admitted with bronchitis on February 14, which developed into pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope Francis’ condition “continues to be critical”, the Vatican says, saying the 88-year-old was alert but had a respiratory attack that required “high-flow oxygen”, and also blood transfusions.
“The Holy Father’s condition continues to be critical, therefore, as explained yesterday, the Pope is not out of danger,” the