Pope Francis was in critical condition on Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican said.

The 88-year-old pope, who remains conscious, received “high flows” of oxygen to help him breathe. He also received blood transfusions after tests showed low counts of platelets, which are needed for clotting, the Vatican said in a late update.

  • heavydust
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    4 hours ago

    He also received blood transfusions

    Science for me, not for thee.

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      4 hours ago

      What do you mean? Isn’t it Jehovah’s Witness that forbids blood transfusions, not catholics?

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        3 hours ago

        He should pray harder, not rely on stupid materialistic science.