Pope Francis’ ‘mild’ kidney failure is under control, Vatican says
Pope Francis remained in critical condition in an Italian hospital on Sunday, as officials shared that he is suffering from early-stage kidney failure amid his treatment for bilateral pneumonia.
Francis, who is currently staying at the Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, remains alert and attended Mass on Sunday, according to the Vatican. The pope has been fighting pneumonia and a complex lung infection since being hospitalized on Feb. 14.
The Holy See Press Office published a detailed statement about the 88-year-old pope’s health on Sunday, noting that his condition “remains critical, but since [Saturday] evening, he has not experienced any further respiratory crises.”
“He received two units of concentrated red blood cells with benefit, and his hemoglobin levels have risen,” the report noted.
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