Pope Francis' health is critical

Pope Francis' health condition

The health of Pope Francis (88) , the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has deteriorated sharply. He was recently admitted to the hospital and is currently receiving treatment at the Gemelli Hospital. Doctors have given him a blood transfusion and are providing him with high-flow oxygen. The Pope, who was admitted to the hospital on February 14 with pneumonia, is currently battling respiratory problems. His condition has deteriorated further, with Friday being more difficult than Saturday in the past week. CurrentlyThe Pope's health is deteriorating.The Vatican issued a statement on Saturday evening. Doctors said the pope was suffering from pneumonia and a complicated respiratory infection . He will remain in the hospital for another week. The Vatican, however, said the pope's health was still critical. He said he had not yet recovered from the injury.

Pope's health is deteriorating

The Vatican said in an official statement on Saturday that “the Pope’s health, although still critical, is improving.” The Pope needed a blood transfusion due to anemia associated with thrombocytopenia. “We hope for a speedy improvement in the Pope’s health,” the Vatican said.

Pope Francis' personal life

Pope Francis was born in 1936 in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. His real name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Francis became the head of the Catholic Church in 2013 after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. After assuming the role of Pope, he made many fundamental changes. However, he underwent major intestinal surgery between 2021-23. Due to health problems, he spends most of his time in a wheelchair.

Who will be the next Pope?

Now, with Pope Francis’ health deteriorating, the question of “who will be the next pope” is becoming a global topic of discussion. For the 1.4 billion Catholics, these discussions have become crucial. Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin has commented on the issue, saying that “such discussions are normal.” However, he said, these discussions should not be given too much importance.

Prayers and solidarity

When the Pope's health was critical, a group of nuns and priests from around the world arrived at the Gemelli Hospital. They prayed for the Pope's health. Brazilian priest Don Wellison told the media, "We are praying for the Pope in a special papal suite on the 10th floor."

Future thoughts

When a prominent figure like Pope Francis' health issues escalate, there are also big discussions about the future leadership of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis has made his mark by contributing to many social changes and bringing new ideas to the church. Now, despite the Pope's serious health, there is also discussion about who the next Pope will be.