Pope Francis is currently in critical health after suffering an asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday morning. He required high-flow oxygen and a blood transfusion due to anemia. Despite experiencing significant pain, he remains alert. The 88-year-old pontiff’s condition is serious, and his prognosis is described as “reserved.”
His health has been further complicated by pneumonia, and he will remain hospitalized for at least another week. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936 in Buenos Aires, Pope Francis became the 266th pope in 2013. He is known for his advocacy for social justice, poverty alleviation, and environmental issues. Throughout his papacy, he has emphasized humility, mercy, and the need for reform within the Catholic Church.
