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Pope calls for prayers as he battles pneumonia infection

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February 24, 2025

Pope Francis has urged people to pray for him as he battles a serious pneumonia infection from his hospital bed in Rome.

- ALEXANDER BUTLER

Pope calls for prayers as he battles pneumonia infection

The 88-year-old pontiff was rushed to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on 14 February where he is fighting an infection in both lungs.

He is fighting a “complex” infection and was given oxygen and blood transfusions on Saturday amid fears it could spread to his bloodstream and cause sepsis, Gemelli’s Dr Sergio Alfieri said.

Last night the Vatican said the Pope remains in a critical condition with blood tests now showing he has early kidney failure, but doctors said it was under control.

“I am confidently continuing my hospitalisation, carrying on with the necessary treatment,” he said in a pre-written message released by the Vatican yesterday. “I ask you to pray for me,” he added. “Thank you for this closeness, and for the prayers of comfort I have received from all over the world.”

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