The Pope has now suffering from kidney issues and remains in critical condition. In a new update from the Vatican, it appears that Pope Francis now has kidney issues as well as pneumonia.
A Vatican spokesman said: "The condition of the Holy Father remains critical, but since yesterday evening, he has not experienced any further respiratory crises. He received two units of concentrated red blood cells with benefit, and his hemoglobin levels have risen.
"The thrombocytopenia remains stable; however, some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control. High-flow oxygen therapy continues through nasal cannulas.
"The Holy Father remains alert and well-oriented. The complexity of the clinical situation and the necessary time for the pharmacological treatments to show results require that the prognosis remain reserved.
"This morning, in the apartment on the tenth floor, he participated in the Holy Mass, together with those who have been taking care of him during these days of hospitalization."
Doctors revealed last night (Saturday, February 22) Pope Francis was in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis in hospital that morning. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni issued a one-line statement on Sunday morning (February 23), but stopped short of revealing whether Francis, 88, was able to sit up or eat breakfast.
Prior to the alert yesterday the pope, who had part of one lung removed in his youth, was in hospital where he was receiving treatment for pneumonia and a complex lung infection. Francis was given “high flows” of oxygen and blood transfusions after tests showed low counts of platelets, the Vatican said in an update.
Tests also suggested the religious leader had a condition associated with anaemia. "The Holy Father continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday. At the moment the prognosis is reserved," the statement said.
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