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Pope in Critical Condition after Respiratory Attack, Says Vatican
Pope Francis is in a critical condition after a "prolonged respiratory crisis" that required a high-flow of oxygen and is "suffering more than yesterday", the Vatican has said.
The 88-year-old has been in hospital for more than a week being treated for double pneumonia and chronic bronchitis.
In an update on Saturday evening, the Vatican said "the Holy Father's condition continues to be critical", adding that this morning he "presented with a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis" which required the application of high-flow oxygen.
He also had blood transfusions after tests revealed thrombocytopenia, which is associated with anaemia.
"The Holy Father continues to be vigilant and spent the day in an armchair even though he was suffering more than yesterday. At the moment the prognosis is reserved," the Vatican's statement said.
https://news.sky.com/story/pope-in-critical-condition-after-respiratory-crisis-vatican-says-in-latest-update
