Updated 19 February 2025 at 09:28 IST
Pope Francis ‘May Not Survive’, Says Latest Health Report
Pope Francis’ respiratory infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalization, said the Vatican.
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New Delhi, India: Pope Francis, aged 88, is currently undergoing treatment for a severe respiratory infection at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, leading to the cancellation of several public engagements. The Vatican has reported that his condition has progressed to a "complex clinical situation" involving multiple infections.
A recent chest CT scan has reportedly revealed the onset of bilateral pneumonia, necessitating further pharmacological therapy.
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According to reports by Politico, Pope Francis has been experiencing intense pain and has privately expressed his belief that he “may not survive this time.”
Published By : Isha Bhandari
Published On: 19 February 2025 at 09:28 IST