Fears for Pope Francis: health condition still critical!

Fears for Pope Francis: health condition still critical!

Amid rising concerns about Pope Francis' health, it is revealed that the 88-year-old remains hospitalized. After being diagnosed with early kidney failure, the Pope remained in the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where he has been being treated since mid-February. According to the spokesman for the Holy See, Monday night went “well”. Information from the Pope's environment gives hope: He is in “good spirits” and is currently not in any major pain oe24.at reported.

Health challenges

On Sunday evening, the Vatican announced the additional development of “mild, incipient kidney failure,” which was, however, under control. This news contributed to the already growing concern about Francis. Intensive care physician Uwe Janssens explained that this condition was extremely risky for an old, frail patient. In particular, he emphasized that appropriate medical treatment and adequate care are crucial for the Pope's recovery. In addition to pneumonia and infections, new complications have not been ruled out, which further exacerbates the situation n-tv.de reported.

Despite initial positive signals, the pope's condition worsened over the weekend, leading to shortness of breath and the need for oxygen and blood supplies. On Saturday, a “persistent asthmatic respiratory crisis” was reported and doctors spoke of a “critical condition.” Reports on his health state that there have currently been no further “respiratory crises” and that some blood values ​​have stabilized. These developments suggest that Francis will continue to need to be closely monitored, and his public appearances have been canceled for now to avoid jeopardizing his recovery.