Pope Francis was conscious and receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen on Sunday, according to the Vatican, as he remains in critical condition due to a complex lung infection. The Vatican also stated that Francis was conscious and undergoing additional clinical tests, with a more detailed update expected later that day. On Saturday, the 88-year-old pope, who had part of his lung removed as a young man, was in critical condition after experiencing a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a lung infection. He received oxygen through a nasal tube and had blood transfusions due to low platelet counts. The Vatican added that Francis was alert, but in more discomfort than the previous day. The situation reignited discussions about what would happen if Francis becomes unconscious or incapacitated and whether he would resign. At the Vatican, prayers were offered for the Pope’s recovery, and the main threat facing him was the onset of sepsis, a serious infection of the blood. Francis was admitted to the hospital on February 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened. The Vatican also dismissed speculation about the Pope’s possible resignation, with Cardinal Pietro Parolin stating that the focus should be on the Pope’s health.

Source: https://time.com/7260745/pope-francis-critical-condition-health-update-latest-vatican/