Pope Francis, 88, has a complicated lung infection that has left him in critical condition at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. After experiencing breathing problems that were later determined to be bilateral pneumonia, he was admitted on February 14.
The Pope experienced a protracted asthmatic respiratory crisis on February 22 that required blood transfusions and high-flow oxygen therapy to treat low platelet counts and anemia.
The Vatican says he is awake and had a restful night in spite of these difficulties. His prognosis is still cautious, according to medical experts, who are worried about possible complications like sepsis.
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Pope Francis thanked everyone for their prayers and support, as well as for the medical care they received, in a message.
