Pope Francis in critical condition with pneumonia, early kidney failure, officials say
Officials said Pope Francis is in critical condition as he battles pneumonia and early kidney failure. He was awake and eating normally during his treatments. Crowds have been gathering at Vatican City to pray for his recovery. Doctors reported Sunday that blood tests showed his early kidney failure was under control.
Pope Francis in ‘critical’ condition and in ‘more pain’
Francis was also given blood transfusions, according to the Vatican, after blood tests revealed he was suffering from thrombocytopenia, meaning the platelet count in his blood was too low, a condition the doctors said is associated with anemia. Infections and medical treatment may lower platelet count.
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The Vatican's Monday evening bulletin was more upbeat than in recent days. It noted that the 88-year-old pontiff, suffering ...
The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows ...
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"Is he out of danger? No. But if the question is 'is he in danger of death,' the answer is 'no," said the doctor of Pope ...
The Vatican press office said Cardinal Parolin will lead a rosary for the pontiff in St. Peter's Square at 9 p.m. local time.
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The latest from the Vatican on Monday morning indicated that Pope Francis remains in critical condition receiving treatment ...
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