Pope Francis in 'more pain' but resting after respiratory crisis, doctors say
Candles with pictures of Pope Francis are seen under a statue of St. John Paul II outside Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Feb. 19, 2025, where Francis has been hospitalized since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Francis was administered blood transfusions due to a low platelet count.
