Pope Francis is in critical condition after pneumonia diagnosis

• Pope Francis in a critical condition after pneumonia crisis.
• The news was reported by the Vatican.
• Here are updates on his health.

Pope Francis is in critical condition following a prolonged respiratory crisis that necessitated high-flow oxygen support, the Vatican announced on Saturday.

The 88 -year -old pontiff has been hospitalized for a week due to pneumonia and complex lung infection.

In addition, he received blood transfusions after detecting low platelet levels, indicating an anemia box, according to an official statement.

«The Holy Father continues alert and spent the day in an armchair, although with more pain than yesterday. At the moment, the forecast is reserved,» said the medical report.

Pope Francis in critical condition after prolonged respiratory crisis

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Specialists have warned that Francisco’s condition is delicate and is not out of danger.

The main risk it faces is the development of sepsis, a serious blood infection that could lead to organic insufficiency and represent a mortal danger.

Until Friday, there was no evidence of sepsis and the Pope responded favorably to treatments. This is reported by the EFE news agency.

The Pope, who suffers from a chronic lung disease, was admitted to the Gemelli hospital on February 14 after a week of bronchitis that worsened.

Doctors make the diagnosis

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Doctors diagnosed a viral, bacterial and fungal respiratory infection, in addition to the development of pneumonia in both lungs.

So they recommended absolute rest and administered corticosteroids, antibotics and supplementary oxygen.

Dr. Sergio Alfieri, Chief of Medicine and Hospital Surgery, explained that the greatest threat in these cases is that the germs of the respiratory system go to the blood torrent and cause sepsis.

«With his respiratory problems and his age, it would be very difficult for him to overcome a sepsis,» Alfieri warned.

The situation is still developing

#International | «This morning Pope Francis presented an asthmatic respiratory crisis of prolonged magnitude, which also required the application of oxygen to high flows.»

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Meanwhile, the Vatican has left the rumors about a possible resignation of Francisco due to his state of health.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, secretary of state of the Vatican, described these speculations as «useless» and emphasized that the main concern is the recovery of the pontiff.

Pope Francis is still aware, alert and active, although he has canceled his public commitments. This weekend was expected to preside over a celebration dedicated to deacons within the framework of the Holy Year, an event that will be held without its presence.

In addition, for the second consecutive week, it will be absent from the Sunday blessing of the Angelus.

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Despite his physical, faithful and religious absence gathered in the Holy See expressed their closeness and prayers for their speedy recovery.

«Although it is not here, we know that it accompanies us from the heart,» said Luis Arnaldo López Quirindongo, a deacon of Puerto Rico present in the Jubilee celebration.

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