Pope remains in critical condition, suffers ‘prolonged’ asthmatic respiratory crisis: Vatican

Pope Francis suffered a “prolonged” asthmatic respiratory crisis Saturday morning with doctors having to supply oxygen, the Vatican said.

The pope’s condition remains critical, according to a statement.

“The Holy Father continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday,” the Vatican said. “At the moment the prognosis is reserved.”

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