Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Pope Francis is critically ill with double pneumonia and chronic bronchitis. He receives high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions. Doctors fear sepsis. The Vatican cancelled the Angelus prayer, urging prayers for his recovery.
Pope FrancisPope Francis hospitalized in Rome, denies resignation is in hospital due to a respiratory infection. He went to Gemelli Hospital in Rome for asthma, but his condition got worse and he developed pneumonia. He needs high-flow oxygen and has received blood transfusions for anaemia and low platelets.
According to Vatican officials, his health is critical, but he will not resign because there are no rules for a pope who cannot work. He cannot attend public events but continues to do his duties as much as he can. The Vatican asks everyone to pray for his recovery while doctors watch over him.
How is Pope Francis’ health?
Pope Francis’s doctors are worried about sepsis. This can happen when the body fights an infection. It can cause serious problems. According to doctors, sepsis can come from pneumonia if bacteria get into the blood. Signs of sepsis include confusion and fast breathing.
The pope remains alert and spent the day in an armchair, although he is not doing as well as yesterday,
Doctors Said.
The Vatican announced that there will be no Angelus prayer today, February 23, 2025. This is the second Sunday in a row that he cannot lead the prayer. A senior church official will hold the Sunday Mass instead.
The Vatican has not shared any other plans for the Angelus prayer, so people are asked to pray on their own. As the Pope’s health is critical, the Vatican asks everyone to pray for his recovery.
The Angelus is a traditional Catholic prayer that commemorates the Annunciation. It is typically recited 3 times a day: morning, noon, and evening. It has 3 Hail Marys and some short verses. On Sundays at noon, the Pope leads the Angelus from a window in the Vatican. He talks to the crowd and gives a blessing.
