Vatican LIVE: Pope Still in Critical Condition With Signs of Mild Kidney Failure | Pope Health |N18G

LIVE: Vatican Says Pope Francis Is In Critical Condition: 'Remains Alert But Is In More Pain' | CNBC TV18 Live from St Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The Vatican said Pope Francis is in a critical condition and suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis in the morning. Pope Francis remains in critical condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure “which is currently under control,” the Vatican said Sunday, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia in both his lungs. It added that Francis, who was hospitalized over a week ago, has not shown further respiratory crises since yesterday evening. Some of his blood tests indicate “an initial, mild, renal failure, which is currently under control,” the Vatican said, adding that the Pope continues to be “vigilant and well oriented.” Francis, who continues to receive oxygen, took part in the Holy Mass from the apartment set up on the 10th floor of Gemelli hospital on Sunday morning, according to the statement. Those taking care of him during his hospitalization also took part. Live outside Gemelli Hospital in Rome (AP) and St Peter’s Square in Vatican City (Vatican Media). The Vatican said Sunday Pope Francis is in a critical condition and suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis in the mornin Pope Francis is in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old also received blood transfusions after tests showed a condition associated with anemia, the Vatican added. “The Holy Father continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday. At the moment the prognosis is reserved," the statement said. #popefrancis #vatican #pope #rome #vaticancity #livenews #cnbctv18