The Vatican says Pope Francis is stable and that he followed Mass on television after a second night sleeping well at the hospital

Pope Francis remained in a critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

People attend a Mass to pray for Pope Francis' health in Constitution square in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises.

Faithful wait for the arrival of Pope's Vicar for Rome, Cardinal Baldassare Reina, on the occasion of a Mass for the health of Pope Francis at the Church of the

Valentina Fernandez poses for a picture holding an image of Pope Francis after a Mass to pray for his health at Constitution Square in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, Feb. 24,

People pray for the ailing Pope Francis during a special evening Mass Feb. 23, 2025, in Rome's Basilica of St. John Lateran. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza) VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis’ condition has shown a slight improvement,

Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said Feb. 25. The pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis.

The faithful continue to gather at St. Peter's Square and churches around Rome to pray for the health of the pontiff.

Pope Francis visited Juárez as part of a five-day journey into Mexico. He arrived at the Abraham Gonzalez International Airport in Juárez on Feb. 17, 2016, where he was greeted by about 1,500 young altar servers.

ROME — Pope Francis remained in critical condition and resting Wednesday, as Argentines and Romans alike gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his recovery from double pneumonia. The Vatican’s short morning update said: “The pope had a peaceful night and is resting.”