VATICAN CITY- The Vatican has released a statement that Pope Francis’s health continues to be critical.

 As of this morning, Pope Francis is having a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis, which required the application of high-flow oxygen.

 The statement gave specific details on the Pope’s health, “Today's blood tests also revealed thrombocytopenia, associated with anemia, which required the administration of blood transfusions.”

 Despite his worsening condition, Pope Francis continues to stay vigilant and spends the day in his armchair. 

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