Pope Francis has been hospitalized with a severe respiratory infection, with doctors warning that the 88-year-old pontiff is at high risk of dying.
Sources close to the Vatican confirm that the Pope has been battling a “complex” case of pneumonia and has privately expressed concerns about his deteriorating health, telling aides, “I might not make it this time.”
Medical experts at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome are closely monitoring his condition, as the Vatican remains on high alert over the Pope’s fragile state.
Despite his declining health, Pope Francis has taken significant steps to solidify his legacy, most notably appointing Sister Raffaella Petrini as the first-ever female governor of Vatican City—a groundbreaking decision signaling his vision for a more inclusive Catholic Church.
As prayers pour in from across the globe, Vatican officials have yet to disclose whether the Pope’s condition has worsened in recent hours. However, with his history of lung complications and recent health struggles, concerns over the continuation of his papacy are growing.
The world now watches as the head of the Catholic Church fights his toughest battle yet.
