Pope in critical condition because of light renal failure

Pope in critical condition because of light renal failure

Pope Francis is in a critical condition, according to the Vatican. Blood tests show slight signs of kidney failure, which is currently "under control". The 88-year-old Pontifex fights against pneumonia that affects both lungs. The Vatican announced on Sunday that Francis, who was taken to the hospital more than a week ago, has not experienced any other respiratory crises since Saturday evening.

Current state of health of the Pope

Some blood tests indicate a "first, mild renal failure that is currently under control", as the Vatican explained. The Pope remains "vigilant and well -oriented". He continues to receive oxygen and took part in his apartment on the Holy Mass on the Holy Mass on the tenth floor of the Gemelli Hospital, where the nurses were also present.

Waiting for positive development

"The complexity of the clinical image and the necessary waiting time for the feedback from the pharmacological therapies require that the forecast remains reserved," continued the Vatican. Previously, the Vatican had announced on Sunday that Francis received a high oxygen supply after suffering a respiratory crisis but spent a quiet night in the hospital.

cancellation of the Angelus matter

The Pope will continue to stay in the hospital after a lungenentis was diagnosed, and he did not hold the weekly Angelus matter on Sunday-this was only the Times in his almost 12-year term. In the speech for the Sunday sermon, which the press was sent in advance, the Pope thanked the medical specialists for their commitment.

previous medical history of the Pope

The Francis from Argentina has a susceptibility to respiratory diseases. In his youth he suffered from severe pneumonia that led to removal of part of his lungs. In 2021, part of the colon was also removed in connection with diverticulitis, an illness that can cause inflammation or infections of the colon. In 2023 he was hospitalized with bronchitis, and in the past few months he had two falls in which he injured the chin and arm, which was then treated in a noose.

Review of the hospital stay

This is the second highest time that Francis has spent the Pope in the hospital since his election, and on Monday he will break the record. His doctors recommended "complete peace", but he did some work. In the first two days of his hospital stay, he carried out his daily conference call with the reverend Gabriel Romanelli and his assistant, Father Yusuf Asad. They have been in regular contact since the Israeli bombing and the siege of the enclave.

visitors and discussions in the hospital

Francis continued to make decisions in the hospital, as Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni CNN announced. Only his “next employees” visited him, according to the speaker. On Wednesday, the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid him a 20-minute visit. "We have joked as always. He did not lose his proverbial sense of humor," said the Italian Prime Minister in an explanation.

This story has been updated with new information.