Pope Francis in critical condition after breathing crisis, Vatican says

The Vatican announced on Saturday that Pope Francis’ health had deteriorated in the past 24 hours, with his condition now described as critical due to double pneumonia and a respiratory crisis requiring supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions. The 88-year-old Pope, who remains alert but more unwell than the previous day, has been hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital since February 14. Doctors had to administer a “high flow” of oxygen and blood transfusions due to breathing difficulties and a low platelet count, with the Vatican stating that his prognosis remains guarded and he will not appear in public for the second consecutive week.

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