Catholic faithful pray during a mass for the healing of Pope Francis at San Miguel Arcangel Cathedral in Tegucigalpa on February 23, 2025. (Photo by Orlando SIERRA / AFP) |
Pope Francis spent his tenth day in hospital Sunday as Catholics around the world prayed for his recovery, the day after the Vatican warned the 88-year-old’s condition was “critical”.
The Argentine pontiff, who is being treated for double pneumonia, suffered a prolonged asthma-style attack on Saturday and required blood transfusions for a low platelet count.