VATICAN CITY: The condition of Pope Francis undergoing treatment, remains critical, said the medical bulletin. The Vatican announced that his health condition is serious and has worsened when compared to yesterday. He had to be given high doses of oxygen after experiencing shortness of breath, which is part of asthma, the medical bulletin said.

The Vatican announced that the Pope is still being monitored. The Vatican had earlier announced that he has a severe lung infection. The Pope, who has severe pneumonia in both lungs, is continuing antibiotic treatment. There were earlier reports that the lung infection had decreased during treatment. However, doctors are concerned that the infection could spread to the blood. The Pope was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14 following an attack of bronchitis.

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Pneumonia was detected during a test conducted on Tuesday. Doctors had said that he should remain in the hospital for at least another week. The Pope has instructed doctors not to hide the details of his illness. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the Pope the other day. The Italian Prime Minister had said that she had met and spoken to him and wished him a speedy recovery.