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Vatican City, February 23, 2025 – Pope Francis, hospitalized for over a week at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, suffered an asthma-like respiratory crisis requiring high-flow oxygen, Vatican News reported on Sunday. Despite his stable condition, doctors warn that he is not yet out of danger. Pope Experiences Health Complications On Saturday night, the Vatican stated that Pope Francis had a peaceful ninth night but continued to face health challenges. Sunday’s blood tests revealed thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and anaemia, leading to blood transfusions.Though alert and responsive, the 87-year-old Pontiff appeared more fatigued than the previous day and spent most of the…