JUST-IN: Pope Francis In Critical Condition, Says Vatican

Pope Francis was in critical condition after suffering an asthmatic respiratory crisis, The Associated Press (AP) reported, citing the Vatican.

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

LEADERSHIP reports that the 88-year-old Catholic Pontiff has been hospitalised for over a week due to a respiratory infection. Doctors later diagnosed Pope Francis with pneumonia.

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