The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition after a long asthmatic respiratory crisis.

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The 88-year-old is being treated for double pneumonia and chronic bronchitis and has now spent more than a week in hospital.

Pope Francis is in a critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.

The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a “prolonged asthmatic crisis” and low platelets, the Vatican said, but was alert and sitting in an armchair.

Pope Francis is in a critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of ...

Asthmatic respiratory crisis indicates the pope struggled to maintain a sufficient oxygen level when breathing on his own, ...