LATEST UPDATE on Pope Francis Reveals he Attended Mass but Suffered Kidney Insufficiency and Needs Oxygen


As hundreds of thousands prayed for the pope around the world and thousands gathered in prayer at the Vatican; the latest update was released on Feb. 23rd in the evening. Vatican News reports Pope Francis is alert and oxygen is still being administered. His blood values are improving thanks to transfusions. There is an initial slight renal insufficiency. He attended Mass today.
Pope Francis had peaceful ninth night in the hospital in Rome.

The Holy See Press Office released this medical update on Pope Francis on Sunday evening:
The condition of the Holy Father remains critical, but since yesterday evening, he has not experienced any further respiratory crises.
He received two units of concentrated red blood cells with beneficial effects, and his hemoglobin levels have risen.  
The thrombocytopenia remains stable; however, some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control.  
High-flow oxygen therapy continues through nasal cannulas.  
The Holy Father remains alert and well-oriented.  
The complexity of the clinical situation and the necessary time for the pharmacological treatments to show results require that the prognosis remain guarded.
This morning, in the apartment on the tenth floor, he participated in the Holy Mass, together with those who have been taking care of him during these days of hospitalization.
Source: Vatican News

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