Pope Francis Had a Restful Night, Still in Critical Condition
The Vatican did not provide further details about the condition of the pope, who has been in the hospital for more than a week.
The Vatican did not provide further details about the condition of the pope, who has been in the hospital for more than a week.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for more than a week and was given oxygen and a blood transfusion on Saturday.
The announcement on Saturday evening indicated that Francis’ medical condition had become more complicated since an update from his doctors on Friday.
As the pope enters his second week in a Rome hospital with a lung infection, his physicians said his condition was critical but not immediately life-threatening.
The Vatican said Francis had slept well and eaten breakfast. A further medical update is expected later on Wednesday.
The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been battling health problems for years, is being treated in a Rome hospital.
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