Francis

The 88-year-old pope received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles a complex lung infection.

In a statement, the Vatican said the pontiff’s haemodynamic parameters are stable and that he is able to breathe independently.

The ageing Catholic leader’s health has been a matter of public concern for some time.

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