Pope Francis’ condition has worsened, Vatican says

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Pope Francis’ condition has worsened, Vatican says

POPE FRANCIS. Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from his window at the Vatican, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, January 19, 2025.

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The Vatican statement says the pope, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, was alert, but added that the prognosis for him 'remains guarded'

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis “is more unwell than yesterday,” the Vatican said in a statement on Saturday, February 22, adding that he had suffered a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis” earlier in the day.

The Vatican statement said the pope, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, was alert, but added that the prognosis for him “remains guarded.”