Pope 'remains critical' after 'respiratory crisis'

Pope Francis's condition continues to be "critical" after suffering a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis" earlier on Saturday, the Vatican has said.

The pontiff is "more unwell than yesterday" and had received blood transfusions, the statement said.

The Vatican said he was alert and in his armchair, but required "high-flow oxygen" and his prognosis "remains guarded".

The pope is being treated for double-pneumonia at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

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