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Pope Sends Breathless Message, Vatican Says Condition “Stable” But “Complex”

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Vatican City: Pope Francis’s condition remained stable but complex on Friday as he battles pneumonia in hospital, the Vatican said, a day after releasing an audio message in which the 88-year-old sounded weak and breathless. The message broadcast to pilgrims in St Peter’s Square on Thursday evening was the first time the world had heard … Read more

Pope Francis’ Condition Remains ‘Critical’: Vatican

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Vatican City: Pope Francis’s condition “continues to be critical”, the Vatican said Saturday, saying the 88-year-old was alert but had a respiratory attack that required “high-flow oxygen”, and also blood transfusions. “The Holy Father’s condition continues to be critical, therefore, as explained yesterday, the pope is not out of danger,” the Vatican said in its … Read more