Pope Francis continues to be hospitalized with serious conditions of complex respiratory infections, including dual pneumonia and bronchitis, and is currently resting after receiving high-flow oxygen treatment.
“The night went well. The Pope is asleep and resting,” the Holy See Press Bureau said. statement Released Monday.
Francis, 88-year-old Pope I was selected I was at Gemeri Hospital in Rome in 2013. Last 10 days For the treatment of bronchitis he was dealing with for a week prior to His hospitalization. However, his condition worsened afterwards Severe breathing dysfunction was reported Saturday morning, NPR reported.
On Sunday, the Pope's medical team said he also showed signs of “mild” kidney failure, but the Vatican claimed it was under control. Francis was also diagnosed with thrombocytopenia, a condition characterized by a low count of platelets in the blood that aids in the formation of blood clots.
Holy See See Press Office, according to the Pope I was given A blood transfusion that helps to “increase his hemoglobin levels.”
The Pope continued some of his duties despite his ongoing illness. According to the Vatican, the Pope still attended Mass, sat straight and read some of the good wishes What he received from all over the world.
The Vatican also shot down rumors that Pope Francis would resign from his position. in Interview The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, was in the Corriere della Cera newspaper. In the interview Such rumors were nothing more than “bassed speculation.”
“I think it is very normal in these circumstances that unverified rumors spread, or false comments spread. It will be made – This certainly wasn't the first time, Parolin said.
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It was originally published on February 24, 2025.
