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

Vatican officials announced on Sunday that Pope Francis is currently suffering from mild renal insufficiency, also known as kidney failure, amid his treatment for bilateral pneumonia.

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

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

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

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"The thrombocytopenia remains stable; however, some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency, which is currently ...

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully." ...

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

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

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