(Unconfirmed) Report: Pope's Condition Worsens

Report: Pope's Condition Worsens

Thursday, March 31, 2005

VATICAN CITY — Pope John Paul II's (search) medical condition has worsened, the Italian news agency Apcom reported Thursday night, citing unidentified sources. The Vatican (search) had no immediate comment on the report.

Apcom said doctors had to intervene because of a "worrying lowering of (blood) pressure."

The news agency also said the pope reportedly had a high fever.

A Vatican official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said he was unaware of such a worsening in the pontiff's health and that at least a few hours ago, the pope's situation was "regular."