Pope Francis remained in danger at an Italian hospital on Sunday. This is because authorities shared that they suffer from early stage renal failure in the treatment of bilateral pneumonia.
Francis, who is currently staying at Gemeri University Hospital in Rome, was on alert on Sunday and attended Mass, according to the Vatican. Since being hospitalized on February 14th, the Pope has battled pneumonia and complex pulmonary infections.
The Holy See Press Office released a detailed statement on Sunday regarding the health of the 88-year-old Pope, saying, “His condition remains critical, but in the evening (Saturday) he has experienced an even greater respiratory crisis. “No,” he said.
“He has received two units of concentrated red blood cells with profits and his hemoglobin levels are rising,” the report said.
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Pope Francis holds his Homily among the weekly general audience at Paul VI’s Hall on February 12, 2025, in Vatican City, Vatican. (Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)
“Thrombocytopenia remains stable. However, some blood tests have shown early mild renal failure (renal failure) and are currently under control.”
The sacred reference stated that Pope Francis was receiving oxygen and “still a strong and conscious mind.”
“The complexity of the clinical situation and the time required for pharmacological treatment to show results should remain reserved for the prognosis,” the statement concluded. “This morning in his 10th floor apartment, he attended the Holy Mass with those who had cared for him while he was in the hospital.”
Pope Francis is a “fine” and is not life-threatening condition, doctors say
Deacon will be attending Mass for the Jubilee of St. Peter’s Cathedral in the Vatican on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. In a dangerous situation. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
The statement came after Pope Francis published his own message at X and thanked the international Catholic community for their prayers. He was suffering from a prolonged asthma-respiratory crisis on Saturday. This is a condition that has been exacerbated by the fact that one of the lungs was removed when he was young.
“I recently received many messages of affection. I was particularly impressed with letters and drawings from my children,” Pope Francis posted on X Sunday. “Thank you for your intimacy and for the comfort I have received from all over the world!”
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Pope Francis holds his Homily among the weekly general audience at Paul VI’s Hall on February 12, 2025, in Vatican City, Vatican. (Reuters/Ciro de Luca/File Photo)
“As #GoSpeloftheday suggests, I encourage you to continue your Apostles Association with joy and become a sign of love that everyone accepts,” another post in his reading. “May we turn evil into good and build a world of brothers. Don’t be afraid to take risks for love!”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
