Blood transfusions were necessary and prognosis remains guarded.
The condition of the Holy Father continues to be critical. Therefore, as explained yesterday, the Pope is not out of danger. This morning, Pope Francis experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity, which required the administration of high-flow oxygen.Today's blood tests also revealed thrombocytopenia, associated with anemia, which required the administration of blood transfusions.The Holy Father remains alert and spent the day in an armchair, although he is more uncomfortable than yesterday. At the moment, the prognosis remains guarded.
