The Vatican has just issued the following statement on the health of the Holy Father:
"The Holy Father's condition remains critical; however, he has had no further respiratory crises since last night. He has undergone the two units of concentrated hematology with benefit and his hemoglobin value has increased. His thrombocytopenia has remained stable; however, some blood tests show initial, mild renal failure, which is currently under control. He continues high-flow oxygen therapy through nasal cannulae.
The Holy Father continues to be vigilant and well oriented. The complexity of the clinical picture, and the necessary wait for pharmacological therapies to give some results, mean that the prognosis remains guarded.
In the morning, in the apartment on the 10th floor, he attended Holy Mass, together with those who are taking care of him during these days of hospitalization".
In addition to this statement, the Holy See Press Office had indicated on its Telegram account that for Francis "the night passed peacefully, the Pope rested."
The Church throughout the world prays for the health of Pope Francis.
