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

The update also said that whilst the Pope is in a critical condition, he is "vigilant' and took part in Mass in hospital with those caring for him.

Pope Francis, age 88, is critically ill with double pneumonia and slight kidney insufficiency, requiring blood transfusions. His condition is closely monitored at Gemelli hospital. Pilgrims gather at ...

Pope Francis is thanking Catholics around the world for their prayers as he continues battling double pneumonia in a Rome ...

The pope is particularly prone to lung infections because he developed pleurisy as a young adult and had part of one lung ...

Though the pope remained critical on Sunday, he “presented no further respiratory crisis” the Vatican said. Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia and ...

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Pope Francis' condition remained "critical" on Sunday, but the pontiff hasn't experienced any more "respiratory crises" since ...

Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia and a mild renal insufficiency, the ...

The press office for the Vatican said Sunday that Pope Francis was able to rest overnight as he slowly recovers from double ...