Pope Francis remains in a critical condition as he battles pneumonia and a worsening respiratory infection, the Vatican has confirmed. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since 14 February after experiencing a severe asthmatic crisis that has further complicated his pre-existing lung condition.
According to the Pope's medical team, he has required high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions due to an anaemia-related condition. The Vatican stated on Saturday: 'He is in more pain than yesterday.'
