Vatican News LIVE: Pope Francis in Critical Condition After Health Deteriorates | Pope Health | N18G

The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a “prolonged asthmatic crisis” and low platelets, the Vatican said, but was alert and sitting in an armchair. LIVE: Vatican Says Pope Francis Is In Critical Condition: 'Remains Alert But Is In More Pain' | CNBC TV18 Live from St Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The Vatican said Pope Francis is in a critical condition and suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis in the morning. Live outside Gemelli Hospital in Rome (AP) and St Peter’s Square in Vatican City (Vatican Media). The Vatican said Sunday Pope Francis is in a critical condition and suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis in the mornin Pope Francis is in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old also received blood transfusions after tests showed a condition associated with anemia, the Vatican added. “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 statement said. #popefrancis #vatican #pope #rome #vaticancity #livenews #cnbctv18