Pope Francis was in vital situation after struggling a protracted respiratory disaster whereas being handled for pneumonia and a lung an infection, the Vatican stated late Saturday.
The 88-year-old pope, who has been hospitalized for greater than per week, acquired oxygen to assist him breathe. He additionally acquired blood transfusions after assessments confirmed low counts of platelets, that are wanted for clotting, the Vatican stated in a press release.
“The pope isn’t out of hazard,” the Vatican stated. The pontiff on Saturday “skilled an asthma-like respiratory disaster of extended depth, which required the administration of high-flow oxygen,” it stated, including that his situation “continues to be vital.”
