Pope Francis has reportedly told aides that he “will not survive” and is “bracing for death” as he fights pneumonia in the hospital.
RadarOnline.com can reveal that the 88-year-old pontiff is deeply concerned about his own health after it was reported that his diagnosis had been complicated by a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,” which refers to a combination of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
As previously reported, Pope Francis was rushed to the hospital last Friday and has been fighting pneumonia in both lungs.
According to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, the pope’s recent tests revealed the severity of his illness, necessitating “a further change in his drug therapy.”
While in the hospital, Francis has shown signs of improvement, with Bruni claiming, “He is in stable condition.”
The Vatican is expected to provide a new update on the pope’s condition later Wednesday.
According to new reports, Francis is afraid he will die soon and is “tying up loose ends” while in the hospital.
According to two Politico sources, the 88-year-old has been in “intense pain” and is concerned that he will not be able to overcome his medical condition.
According to one insider, Francis is now solely following “doctors’ orders” and was left “distressed” after being prevented from delivering his regular morning Angelus sermon, which he has rarely missed.
According to the report, the pope initially refused to go to the hospital, but “was told in no uncertain terms that he was at risk of dying if he stayed in his room in the Vatican.”
Francis has dealt with a variety of health issues over the years, including frequent respiratory infections and mobility issues caused by bad knees and sciatic nerve pain.
In 2021, the pontiff had extensive surgery to remove 33 centimetres of his colon, followed by another procedure in 2023 to address intestinal scar tissue and an abdominal hernia.
Previously, he was hospitalised for pneumonia and was discharged three days later after admitting to feeling faint before being rushed to the emergency room.
Due to his health issues, the Vatican has announced that events for the coming week will be cancelled.
It was announced earlier Tuesday that the Jubilee Audience on Saturday would be cancelled while he recovers.
The church community and global observers remain concerned about the long-term implications of Francis’ health problems.
The impact of his health on the Catholic Church will be significant, prompting followers to wait for updates in the coming days.
However, Vatican officials have declined to provide specifics about his treatment plan.
