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

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

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure ...

Pope Francis is currently in a critical condition, with early signs of kidney failure according to blood tests. Vatican ...

The update comes after the Pope was reported to be in critical condition as he battles double pneumonia at the Gemelli hospital in Rome.