Pope Francis remains in critical condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure \u201cwhich is currently under control,\u201d the Vatican said Sunday, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia in both his lungs. <\/p>\n
It added that Francis, who was hospitalized over a week ago, has not shown further respiratory crises since yesterday evening. <\/p>\n
Some of his blood tests indicate \u201can initial, mild, renal failure, which is currently under control,\u201d the Vatican said, adding that the Pope continues to be \u201cvigilant and well oriented.\u201d <\/p>\n
Francis, who continues to receive oxygen, took part in the Holy Mass from the apartment set up on the 10th floor of Gemelli hospital on Sunday morning, according to the statement. Those taking care of him during his hospitalization also took part. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe complexity of the clinical picture, and the necessary wait for pharmacological therapies to provide some feedback, require that the prognosis remain reserved,\u201d the Vatican said. <\/p>\n
Earlier on Sunday, the Vatican said Francis had received high flows of oxygen after suffering a respiratory crisis but had a peaceful night in hospital. The Vatican said Francis will remain in hospital following his pneumonia diagnosis in both lungs and did not deliver the weekly Angelus prayer Sunday \u2013 for only the third time in his almost 12-year papacy. <\/p>\n
The Pope said his treatment continues and thanked medical staff for their dedication in the text of Sunday\u2019s sermon, which was sent to the press in advance. <\/p>\n
The pope\u2019s condition had seemed better earlier in the week, with the Vatican describing him as responding \u201cpositively\u201d to medical treatment for pneumonia on Thursday. <\/p>\n
The pontiff was admitted to a clinic in Rome on February 14, and initially underwent tests for a respiratory tract infection. He was subsequently diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs after a later CT scan. <\/p>\n
Francis, who is from Argentina, has a vulnerability to respiratory infections. As a young man, he suffered a severe bout of pneumonia that led to the removal of part of one lung. <\/p>\n
In 2021, doctors also surgically removed part of his colon in relation to diverticulitis, which can cause inflammation or infection of the colon. He was hospitalized with bronchitis in 2023, and in recent months has had two falls where he bruised his chin and hurt his arm, which was put into a sling. <\/p>\n
This is the second-longest time Francis has spent in hospital since his election as pope and on Monday will break the record. <\/p>\n
His doctors have advised \u201ccomplete rest.\u201d Even so, he has continued to do some work, including on the first two days of hospitalization, holding his daily phone call to Rev. Gabriel Romanelli and his assistant, Father Yusuf Asad, in Gaza City, northern Gaza. They have been in frequent contact since Israel launched its bombing campaign and siege on the enclave, following the October 7 Hamas-led attacks. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe joked as always. He hasn\u2019t lost his proverbial sense of humor,\u201d the Italian prime minister said in a statement. <\/p>\n
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