Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition due to double pneumonia and a severe lung infection. While receiving high oxygen flows and blood transfusions, doctors fear the onset of sepsis, which could further complicate his condition given his advanced age and respiratory issues.
Doctors say the pope's health situation is complicated because he had part of his lung removed in his 20s. Currently, his medical team is managing a number of issues.
Pope Francis, 88, was resting Monday morning, his 10th day at the hospital for a complex lung infection that led to the early stages of kidney insufficiency.
The chaplain of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis remains hospitalized, has called for faith and prayer, urging Catholics to embrace "hope against all hope" as concerns over the pontiff's health persist.