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

Summary

Pope Francis experienced a critical asthmatic respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen and blood transfusions due to low platelets.

He remains alert but in more pain than the previous day.

  • catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
    42·
    11 hours ago

    Yeah, but “better than the other popes” was a very low bar. This one had better words, but not so many better actions.

    • Pacattack57@lemmy.worldEnglish
      111·
      9 hours ago

      Do you even know anything he’s done? He is by far the most progressive pope there has ever been.

    • Thunderdonk4444@lemmy.worldEnglish
      12·
      9 hours ago

      I think the point being made is that if he dies you are very likely to get someone far worst in a time where things are already at the brink.