Pope Francis is in critical condition, the Associated Press reported Saturday, as the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church suffered a respiratory crisis following his week-long hospitalization for a lung infection.

<div class="image-embed__placeholder"><img src="https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/67ba198681fa2a5c07eddc7d/Pope-Francis-Visits-Venice/960x0.jpg?cropX1=121&amp;cropX2=2431&amp;cropY1=80&amp;cropY2=1380" alt="Pope Francis Visits Venice" width="100%" height="auto"></div><figcaption><fbs-accordion class="expandable" current="-1"><p class="color-body light-text" role="button">Pope Francis has been hospitalized this week for a lung infection. (Photo by Simone Padovani/Getty <span class="plus" data-ga-track="caption expand">... [+]</span><span class="expanded-caption"> Images)</span></p></fbs-accordion><small>Getty Images</small></figcaption>

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The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church has been hospitalized for the past week with a lung infection.{ai:summary}<p>Pope Francis, 88, is reported to be in critical condition after experiencing a respiratory crisis. This follows his recent hospitalization for a lung infection. Updates on his health are expected as the situation develops. #health</p>

Pope Francis Is In Critical Condition, Report Says

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