Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, urges prayers for Pope Francis – NBC Chicago

After Pope Francis was listed in critical condition due to an asthmatic respiratory crisis, the Archbishop of Chicago urged continued prayers for the 88-year-old pontiff, who received oxygen and blood transfusions for pneumonia and a lung infection. The Vatican stated that the pope remains conscious but is still in critical condition, with Cardinal Blase Cupich and the Diocese of Gary asking for prayers for his recovery and health care professionals.

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