Pope Francis remains in critical condition and “is not out of danger,” the Holy See Press Office announced Saturday evening in Rome. The 88-year-old pontiff “experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity” Saturday morning that required the administration of high-flow oxygen, according to the Vatican’s medical update.

Outside Rome hospital as Pope Francis is in critical condition Live outside Gemelli Hospital in Rome after the Vatican said Pope Francis was in critical condition following a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen.

Pilgrims from around the world continue to travel to Rome for the 2025 Jubilee Year, and though they won’t catch a glimpse of the pontiff, he is close to their hearts.