The Pope has undergone a blood transfusion; his condition is critical.

Pope Francis has undergone a blood transfusion: his condition is critical

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for a week, is experiencing a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis, with his condition assessed as critical. Today, February 22, the pontiff received a blood transfusion.

This information was reported by the Vatican press office.

The 88-year-old Francis has been in the hospital for a week due to pneumonia and a complex lung infection. The Vatican has stated that the pontiff "is suffering more than yesterday".

Doctors believe that Pope Francis will need to remain in the hospital at least until the end of next week. They emphasized that he is "not in imminent danger of death," but he is also not entirely "out of danger."

They warned that the primary threat facing the head of the Catholic Church is the development of sepsis, a serious blood infection that could arise as a complication of pneumonia. However, this has not occurred yet.