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Pope Francis Critically Ill, Battling Pneumonia in Hospital

2/22/2025

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Pope Francis is critically ill in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, battling pneumonia and a complex lung infection. He faced a severe respiratory crisis, needing high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions for anemia. While he remains alert, doctors caution about the looming threat of sepsis, leaving his prognosis uncertain. He is expected to stay hospitalized for at least another week.

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Pope Francis is critically ill in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, battling pneumonia and a complex lung infection. He faced a severe respiratory crisis, needing high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions for anemia. While he remains alert, doctors caution about the looming threat of sepsis, leaving his prognosis uncertain. He is expected to stay hospitalized for at least another week.