The Vatican has issued a concerning update on Pope Francis’ health, confirming that he received a blood transfusion and is “suffering more than yesterday.” The 88-year-old Pope has been in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for over a week, being treated for double pneumonia and chronic bronchitis. His condition remains critical, and he experienced a severe asthma-like crisis that required high-flow oxygen.<\/p>\n
Doctors also found thrombocytopenia, linked to anemia, which led to the transfusion. While they assure he\u2019s not in immediate danger of death, his prognosis remains guarded. Pope Francis has a history of respiratory issues, including losing part of a lung to pleurisy and battling pneumonia in 2023.<\/p>\n
The Vatican confirmed Pope Francis will miss Sunday\u2019s Angelus prayer for the second consecutive week. He will prepare a homily to be read by someone else. Doctors expect him to remain in the hospital for at least another week, with millions praying for his recovery.<\/p>\n
There has been no official comment from the Vatican regarding speculation about his possible resignation, as concerns about his health continue to grow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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