Pope Francis is now reported in critical condition, more than a week after the 88-year-old pope first entered the hospital.
“Pope Francis is in critical condition after suffering a long asthmatic respiratory crisis Saturday morning, the Vatican says,” the Associated Press reported in a post on X.
Earlier Saturday, the Vatican had been guardedly optimistic about the pope’s recovery.
JUST IN FEB 22 evening: Vatican says Pope Francis is still “critical” & “not out of danger.” Vatican describes picture of significant ill health.
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“The Pope rested well.” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said, according
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