The pontiff's condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office says in a statement issued Sunday evening.

Pope Francis's blood tests also indicated "an initial, slight renal insufficiency, which is currently under control," the Vatican statement said.

Vatican officials announced on Sunday that Pope Francis is currently suffering from mild renal insufficiency, also known as ...

Crowds of people gathered to pray for Pope Francis outside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he is being treated. According to Vatican News, the Pope is in critical condition with “a prolonged asthmatic ...

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Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, ...

The Vatican did not provide further details about the condition of the pope, who has been in the hospital for more than a week.

Francis, 88, is in critical condition at a Rome hospital with a complex lung infection. The Vatican said he was "alert and ...

The update comes after the Pope released a message thanking people for their affection and asking for prayers.

Pope Francis remains in a critical condition a day after suffering a respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old, who is suffering ...

Pope Francis is suffering from early kidney failure and remains in a critical condition in hospital, the Vatican has said.

Pope Francis’ condition “remains critical”, but the 88-year-old has not had another respiratory attack, the Vatican said on ...