Pope Francis, aged 88, remains in critical condition after suffering a respiratory crisis stemming from a complex lung infection. His health deteriorated, prompting hospitalization for care, and he now requires high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions. Despite testing negative for sepsis, the threat remains, with doctors emphasizing his frailty. The Vatican continues its Holy Year celebrations in his absence, while medical updates highlight a cautious outlook for the pope's health, with particular concern over his vulnerable state and need for strict medical management.
The Holy Father continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday. At the moment the prognosis is reserved.
He is not out of danger. Like all fragile patients I say they are always on the golden scale: In other words, it takes very little to become unbalanced.
Doctors first diagnosed the complex viral, bacterial and fungal respiratory tract infection and then the onset of pneumonia in both lungs.
Francis was battling a pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection that doctors say remains touch-and-go and will keep him hospitalized for at least another week.
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