Author Topic: Pope Francis’ hospital treatment dealing with ‘complex clinical’ condition, Vatican says (Read 7084 times)

mystery-ak · « **Reply #50 on:** February 22, 2025, 05:57:29 pm »

NYC Archbishop Timothy Dolan worries about health of Pope Francis, says ‘it’s not looking good’
He explained, 'Look, we gotta be kind of realistic'
By Jeffrey Clark Fox News
Published February 22, 2025 2:44pm EST

Archbishop of New York City Cardinal Timothy Dolan appeared on "Fox & Friends Weekend" to discuss a variety of topics, including the health of Pope Francis. Dolan candidly conceded, "It's not looking good."

He explained, "Look, we gotta be kind of realistic. When you get double pneumonia in anybody, you’re worried. I mean, if a child gets double pneumonia -- When you got double pneumonia in an 88 year-old-man, who has only got 75 percent of his lung capacity and is struggling with arthritis and a bunch of stuff, it’s not looking good."

Dolan added about the Pope: "I admire his grit. I admire his resilience. I’m praying with him. But I’m praying for him. But I think we have to be realistic as he certainly is."

https://www.foxnews.com/media/nyc-archbishop-timothy-dolan-worries-about-health-pope-francis-says-its-not-looking-good

libertybele · « **Reply #51 on:** February 22, 2025, 06:00:55 pm »

The pope is listed as being in critical condition, with a fear of sepsis setting in.

https://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,554140.0.html

libertybele · « **Reply #52 on:** February 22, 2025, 06:03:56 pm »

...............Vatican News reported that medical professionals say the pope is not "in danger of death," but is not completely "out of danger" and will need to be hospitalized for "at least" all of next week. Physicians are worried about the threat of sepsis, a dangerous infection that can be fatal. ...............

https://www.foxnews.com/world/pope-francis-critical-condition-vatican-says

mystery-ak · « **Reply #53 on:** February 22, 2025, 06:14:11 pm »

When we start seeing Cardinals heading to Rome...we will know...

libertybele · « **Reply #54 on:** February 22, 2025, 06:55:56 pm »

The pope has had issues with his lungs from a very early age.

...."He is especially prone to lung infections due to developing pleurisy - an inflammation around the lungs - as an adult and having part of one of his lungs removed at age 21....."

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0x3p1kglo

MeganC · « **Reply #55 on:** February 23, 2025, 01:56:24 pm »

I believe it is time to start: The Pope Francis Deathwatch

240B · « **Reply #56 on:** February 23, 2025, 02:24:45 pm »

Pope Francis sends message to 1,200,000,000 Catholics from hospital bed

Metro
by Gergana Krasteva
February 23, 2025

Pope Francis has sent a message to 1.2 billion Catholics across the world after the Vatican confirmed he was in a critical condition.

The 88-year-old is being treated for pneumonia in both lungs and chronic bronchitis at the Catholic Gemelli Hospital in Rome where he was admitted almost 10 days ago.

He required ‘high flows’ of oxygen to help him breathe and received blood transfusions after tests showed low counts of platelets, which are needed for clotting.

‘I am confidently continuing my hospitalisation at the Gemelli Hospital, carrying on with the necessary treatment; and rest is also part of the therapy,’ the pontiff said in his message from his hospital bed, released by the Vatican today.

‘I sincerely thank the doctors and health workers of this hospital for the attention they are showing me and the dedication with which they carry out their service among the sick,.’

Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni’s issued a one-line statement earlier this morning about the last 12 hours but did not mention if Francis was up or eating breakfast.

(more)
https://metro.co.uk/2025/02/23/vatican-issues-update-pope-francis-respiratory-crisis-22609625

240B · « **Reply #57 on:** February 23, 2025, 02:30:27 pm »

‘I sincerely thank the doctors and health workers of this hospital for the attention they are showing me and the dedication with which they carry out their service among the sick'.

Yes ... of course the Pope sent this message. As would anyone who is at the door of death, and cannot move.

libertybele · « **Reply #58 on:** February 23, 2025, 02:44:24 pm »

In as much as I take issue with the practices and messages of Pope Francis, I found this to be a somewhat uplifting message and parts of his message gave me something to think about. I indeed said a prayer for him.

The Vatican released a copy of the text "prepared by the Holy Father."

"Brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!" the pope's homily began. "This morning, in Saint Peter’s Basilica, the celebration of the Eucharist with the Ordination of some candidates to the diaconate was celebrated. I greet them and the participants in the Jubilee of Deacons, which has taken place in the Vatican in these days; and I thank the Dicasteries for the Clergy and for Evangelization for the preparation of this event."

Pope Francis urged the deacons "to continue your apostolate with joy and – as today’s Gospel suggests – to be a sign of a love that embraces everyone, that transforms evil into goodness and engenders a fraternal world."

"Do not be afraid to risk love!" the homily continued. "On my part, I am confidently continuing my hospitalization at the Gemelli Hospital, carrying on with the necessary treatment; and rest is also part of the therapy! I sincerely thank the doctors and health workers of this hospital for the attention they are showing me and the dedication with which they carry out their service among the sick."

In the pre-prepared statement, Pope Francis added that Monday "will be the third anniversary of the large-scale war against Ukraine: a painful and shameful occasion for the whole of humanity!"

"As I reiterate my closeness to the suffering Ukrainian people, I invite you to remember the victims of all armed conflicts, and to pray for the gift of peace in Palestine, Israel and throughout the Middle East, Myanmar, Kivu and Sudan," the message said.............

https://www.foxnews.com/world/pope-francis-shares-written-message-while-continuing-hospitalization

libertybele · « **Reply #59 on:** February 23, 2025, 03:15:42 pm »

Pope Francis Has ‘Mild’ Kidney Failure And Remains In Critical Condition, Vatican Says In Latest Update

Pope Francis is still in critical condition but has not had any “further respiratory cris[e]s,” the Vatican said Sunday, after the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church was reported Saturday to be in critical condition following his week-long hospitalization for a lung infection.

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Francis is still on supplemental oxygen and tests showed “initial, mild” kidney failure, the Vatican said, according to the AP, but doctors said the situation is under control and the pope is alert and “well-oriented.”

The pope’s “prognosis remains reserved,” the Vatican said, as quoted by the AP, not making predictions on Francis’ potential recovery given “the complexity of the clinical picture, and the necessary wait for drug therapies to provide some feedback............

https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/02/23/pope-francis-has-mild-kidney-failure-and-remains-in-critical-condition-vatican-says-in-latest-update/

libertybele · « **Reply #60 on:** February 23, 2025, 03:32:46 pm »

Quote from: Hoodat on February 23, 2025, 03:22:23 pm

He's running out of time to make Jesus Christ Lord of his life.

I'm thinking he's on high doses of IV antibiotics for the pneumonia and I'm guessing that the beginning kidney failure may be a result of a secondary infection; likely sepsis will set in soon if no improvement is obtained with the initial infection.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #61 on:** February 23, 2025, 03:44:09 pm »

Pope Francis’ tests show early kidney failure as 88-year-old remains in critical condition
By Associated Press
Published Feb. 23, 2025, 2:24 p.m. ET

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert and “well-oriented,” and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

In a late update, the Vatican said Francis hadn’t had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night but was still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen.

Some blood tests showed “initial, mild, kidney failure,” but doctors said it was under control. The decreased platelet count, necessary for clotting, that was first detected Saturday was stable.

“The complexity of the clinical picture, and the necessary wait for drug therapies to provide some feedback, dictate that the prognosis remains reserved,” the doctors concluded.

Prayers for him poured in from around the world, from his native Argentina to the seat of Sunni Islam in Cairo to schoolchildren in Rome.

In New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan admitted what church leaders in Rome weren’t saying publicly: that the Catholic faithful were united “at the bedside of a dying father.”

more
https://nypost.com/2025/02/23/world-news/pope-francis-shows-early-kidney-failure-as-88-year-old-remains-in-critical-condition/

verga · « **Reply #62 on:** February 23, 2025, 04:06:47 pm »

Quote from: Hoodat on February 23, 2025, 03:22:23 pm

He's running out of time to make Jesus Christ Lord of his life.

@Hoodat Just STOP that CRAP. He is the Vicar of Christ. God put him there for a reason. You don't care for him that is your choice. Either act like a Christian or take this crap to TOS.

Hoodat · « **Reply #63 on:** February 23, 2025, 05:11:40 pm »

Quote from: verga on February 23, 2025, 04:06:47 pm

@Hoodat Just STOP that CRAP. He is the Vicar of Christ. God put him there for a reason. You don't care for him that is your choice. Either act like a Christian or take this crap to TOS.

Sure, you got it.

MeganC · « **Reply #64 on:** February 23, 2025, 07:37:44 pm »

Pope Francis In Critical Condition With Early Kidney Failure But Remains Alert, Vatican Says

By NICOLE WINFIELD / AP Updated: February 23, 2025 6:41 PM EST | Originally published: February 23, 2025 6:59 AM EST

ROME — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

In a late update, the Vatican said Francis hadn’t had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night but was still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen.

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

240B · « **Reply #65 on:** February 23, 2025, 08:17:03 pm »

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #66 on:** February 23, 2025, 08:25:03 pm »

I don't like the title of this thread or the theme...please change it @MeganC

It maybe just me but guessing when the Pontiff dies, whoever he is..is not my style.

libertybele · « **Reply #67 on:** February 23, 2025, 08:25:40 pm »

Quote from: 240B on February 23, 2025, 08:17:03 pm

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Amen.

Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.

libertybele · « **Reply #68 on:** February 23, 2025, 08:28:09 pm »

Quote from: mystery-ak on February 23, 2025, 08:25:03 pm

I don't like the title of this thread or the theme...please change it @MeganC

It maybe just me but guessing when the Pontiff dies, whoever he is..is not my style.

Thank you @mystery-ak The title doesn't set well with me either.

Prayers indeed for the Pope tonight; perhaps the rosary or a chaplet.

Lando Lincoln · « **Reply #69 on:** February 23, 2025, 08:46:52 pm »

Quote from: mystery-ak on February 23, 2025, 08:25:03 pm

I don't like the title of this thread or the theme...please change it @MeganC

It maybe just me but guessing when the Pontiff dies, whoever he is..is not my style.

I agree. I’m uncomfortable with it as well.

bigheadfred · « **Reply #70 on:** February 23, 2025, 08:54:19 pm »

MeganC · « **Reply #71 on:** February 23, 2025, 09:16:31 pm »

Quote from: mystery-ak on February 23, 2025, 08:25:03 pm

I don't like the title of this thread or the theme...please change it @MeganC

It maybe just me but guessing when the Pontiff dies, whoever he is..is not my style.

Part of my commentary built into the title is to criticize the crass mass media as they keep reporting on the story.

Something I learned in the past few years is the media did something even worse when Spanish dictator Francisco Franco was dying.

I'm sorry for not making this clear...I thought other people would get it. My mistake.

Timber Rattler · « **Reply #72 on:** February 23, 2025, 09:20:00 pm »

Quote from: MeganC on February 23, 2025, 09:16:31 pm

Part of my commentary built into the title is to criticize the crass mass media as they keep reporting on the story.

Something I learned in the past few years is the media did something even worse when Spanish dictator Francisco Franco was dying.

I'm sorry for not making this clear...I thought other people would get it. My mistake.

I'm with Megan. Screw that guy. He's got a lot to answer for when he finally meets St. Peter soon. I predict that happens on Wednesday.

Timber Rattler · « **Reply #73 on:** February 23, 2025, 09:27:53 pm »

Quote from: verga on February 23, 2025, 04:06:47 pm

He is the Vicar of Christ.

Well, he's something, but he sure ain't that.

mystery-ak · « **Reply #74 on:** February 23, 2025, 09:37:50 pm »

Quote from: MeganC on February 23, 2025, 09:16:31 pm

Part of my commentary built into the title is to criticize the crass mass media as they keep reporting on the story.

Something I learned in the past few years is the media did something even worse when Spanish dictator Francisco Franco was dying.

I'm sorry for not making this clear...I thought other people would get it. My mistake.

Well, Franco wasn't the Pope....I have never been a fan of this Pope but that doesn't mean I don't respect the Papacy...that's all I have to say about this.