Pope Francis is currently in critical condition after suffering a severe asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday morning. The 88-year-old pontiff required high-flow oxygen and a blood transfusion due to anemia, as his health remains a major concern. Despite experiencing significant pain, he remains alert and engaged, though his prognosis remains “reserved,”

His condition has been further complicated by pneumonia, which has necessitated his hospitalization for at least another week. Doctors are closely monitoring his progress, as his advanced age and existing health issues pose additional challenges to his recovery. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis became the 266th pope in 2013.