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Pope Francis' Health Update: A Peaceful Night Amidst Respiratory Crisis

 

Pope Francis, who has been battling a complex lung infection, experienced a peaceful night following a recent respiratory crisis. The Vatican reported that the Pope remains conscious and is receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen to aid his breathing. 

The 88-year-old pontiff, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, faced a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia. Despite his critical condition, the Pope continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair, although in more discomfort than the previous day. 

Doctors have expressed concern over his fragile state, given his age and pre-existing lung disease. They have warned that the main threat facing Pope Francis would be the onset of sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can occur as a complication of pneumonia. 

The Vatican has assured that further clinical tests are being conducted, and a more detailed medical update is expected later today. In the meantime, prayers and well-wishes continue to pour in from around the world for the Pope's swift recovery.


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