Posted on 02/24/2025 10:19:20 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Pope Francis was listed as being in critical condition over the weekend, suffering kidney failure and underwent a blood transfusion as his health deteriorated, the Vatican announced. Officials confirmed that the 88-year-old pontiff required high-flow oxygen to combat complications from double pneumonia and remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Medical staff admitted him on Feb. 14 after days of breathing difficulties, and tests soon confirmed pneumonia in both lungs, Reuters reported.
The Vatican described his infection as complex, citing two or more micro-organisms as the cause, and reported that he suffered a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis,” requiring additional oxygen support.
While the pontiff remained alert, he was more unwell on Saturday than the day before.
The Vatican disclosed that he needed blood transfusions due to a low platelet count associated with anemia. Officials suggested he was not out of danger.
The pope missed delivering the traditional Angelus prayer in person for a second consecutive Sunday, an uncommon event during his 12-year papacy.
In a written message on Sunday, the pope thanked doctors and health workers at the hospital, and expressed gratitude to those who had sent prayers and messages.
“In recent days I have received many messages of affection, and I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children,” he wrote, the BBC reported. “Thank you for this closeness, and for the prayers of comfort I have received from all over the world! I entrust you all to the intercession of Mary, and I ask you to pray for me.”
He also acknowledged the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine and urged people to remember victims of armed conflicts worldwide. He also asked for prayers for peace in Palestine, Israel, the Middle East, Myanmar, Kivu and Sudan.
Well-wishers gathered outside the hospital, lighting candles near a statue of the late Pope John Paul II.
Francis remains susceptible to lung complications because he developed pleurisy as a young adult and underwent partial lung removal at age 21. Doctors at the Gemelli Hospital have acknowledged his vulnerability and said any sudden shift in his condition could disrupt what they call a delicate balance.
In an earlier briefing, a senior member of the Gemelli staff warned that the lung infection could potentially spread into his bloodstream and develop into sepsis. “Could be very difficult to overcome,” the doctor said, referring to the pontiff’s advanced age and existing frailty, according to the newswire.
The pope has faced previous hospitalizations, including a three-night stay in March 2023 to treat bronchitis. However, he continued leading the Roman Catholic Church and asked the Vatican to maintain transparency regarding his health.
Pray for him to find the Lord Jesus Christ.
Nothing new here.
Your ship appears to have sailed; pray for mercy upon your soul, Francis.
Psalm 109:8..
Praying that he accepts Jesus Christ as his Savior before it is too late.
Gone by Friday
Bring in an exorcist.
The 0bama and Biden prayer.
I am conflicted about that. I would be more accepting if he could undo most of the damage he’s done to millions, if not billions, on this planet. Same goes for Soros.
The spokespeople are attempting to couch the Popes condition in medical euphemisms that obfuscate the fact that this man has one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel.
CC
Stop all the machines...let the man die peacefully in his sleep.
Today on Newsmax they were saying he is in good spirits and had a good night
Amen.
A priest need not be a practicing Catholic to become Pope, but he has to be a darned good politician.
The Lord does not deal in politics.
The slow buildup has started.
Not one of my favorite popes by a long shot, but I'm not sure he can help it -- he's a peronista from way back and that tends to stick with you.
With that said, judging anybody's eternal destination is *way* above our pay grade. And our obligation is to pray for the man (and resist the temptation to pray that the Holy Spirit will whomp him upside the head . . . )
I'll say my Rosary today for him and for his recovery. God's will be done.
hope he gets right with God and repents all his sins against God and God’s creation/ways, real soon before he runs out of time.
no one deserves a lingering death, even that jerk. He will face God’s judgement just like all the rest.
Has he mentioned climate change?
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