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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.

The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy “at ...

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

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

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

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Pope Francis remains in critical condition battling pneumonia and kidney failure, receiving prayers from around the world.

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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