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Pope Francis in critical condition after respiratory crisis, Vatican says

Pope Francis is in critical condition after suffering a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions, according to the Vatican.
He has been hospitalized for a complex lung infection, with doctors noting that he remains alert but in increased pain.
The prognosis is reserved, as Francis is at risk for complications like sepsis, which could lead to organ failure and death, according to his medical team.
There is currently no sign of sepsis, but there is concern about its onset, according to Dr. Sergio Alfieri.

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Pope Francis in critical condition after respiratory crisis

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Malay Mail

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Newser

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Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said. Francis, who has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection, received blood transfusions after tests showed a condition associated with anemia, the Vatican...

7 hours ago·Miami, United States

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Fortune

Pope Francis is in critical health condition, Vatican says

The pontiff required high flows of oxygen and also received a blood transfusion after tests showed conditions associated with anemia, the Vatican said.

7 hours ago·New York, United States

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SBS News

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The pope's condition has worsened and has been described as critical, with the Vatican saying he is "not out of danger".

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Le Point.fr

"He suffers more than yesterday": Pope Francis' state of health remains "critical"

The Vatican announced that the pope had had "a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis" on Saturday, February 22, and that he would remain hospitalized for several more days.

7 hours ago·Paris, France

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