Newsroom (August 17, 2021, 12:00, Gaudium Press) As perviously mentioned on this website, Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke confirmed on the evening of Tuesday, August 10, that he has tested positive for COVID-19 . Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke has been placed on a ventilator as he battles COVID-19, according to an update on his condition published on the cardinal’s Twitter account Saturday evening 14 August 2021.
A tweet today from a source close to the Cardinal has revealed the following ” The Cardinal’s condition is grave and the next 48 hours will be crucial if he lives or dies. He remains on a ventilator and has severe pneumonia that is not responding to treatment. They are trying a new drug today but are not optimistic about his chances of survival.”
The tweet ended by requesting for prayers for the health and recovery of the Cardinal.