Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in
Though some blood tests showed "initial, mild, kidney failure," doctors said it was under control. "The complexity of the clinical picture, and the necessary wait for drug therapies to provide some feedback,
Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue, Vatican says
The Vatican described his condition as critical for the first time on Saturday, reporting that the 88-year-old Francis needed supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions after a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis.
Pope Francis remains hospitalized. Here's what to know about the 88-year-old leader
Pope Francis has been known for his down-to-earth leadership, support of marginalized communities and interreligious dialogue.
Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition, Vatican Says
Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition and his prognosis is still guarded because of the "complexity" of his clinical condition, the Vatican said on Sunday. The pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after having trouble breathing for several days and subsequently had pneumonia diagnosed in both lungs.
Pope asks for prayers in message from hospital
Pope Francis has asked Catholics to pray for him, as he continues to receive treatment in hospital for double pneumonia. The pontiff was unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer in person for the second Sunday running.
Argentina prays for native son Francis, the first Latin American pope in history
Catholics from across Argentina have flocked to churches to pray for the recovery of native son Pope Francis, the first Latin ...
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From his Rome hospital room, Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine
In his Angelus message delivered from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis expressed gratitude to medical staff and called ...