Pope Francis remains “critical” and has a kidney problem, says Vatican

Pope Francis remains in a “critical” condition, but “has not presented additional respiratory crises,” Vatican said in a statement on Sunday.

He still received high -flow oxygen therapy and underwent blood transfusion. Blood tests have also shown that it has “initial, mild, kidney failure” – a kidney problem – this is “currently under control,” the statement said.

The Vatican said he “continues to be vigilant and well -oriented.”

The Pope was Admitted to the Gemeli Hospital of Rome on February 14 After experiencing breathing difficulties for several days, where he was first treated for bronchitis before being diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.

On Sunday, Pope’s thrombocytopenia – a condition that occurs when the number of platelets in the blood is too low – is stable, the message said.

In the morning, the Pope “participates in the Holy Liturgy, along with those who care for him these days,” the statement continued.

The Vatican did not propose a forecast, given the “complexity of the clinical picture”.

The new statement comes after the Vatican said on Saturday that the pope has experienced a respiratory crisis and was in a “critical” state.

Earlier on Sunday, Pope issued a statement asking Catholics to pray for him After failing to personally export Angeles’s traditional second week prayer.

Pontiphic is particularly susceptible to pneumonia, lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi after it has become infected with pleurisy – inflammation of the lungs – as a young man and has partially removed the lungs.

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church was admitted to hospital repeatedly during his 12-year term, including to be treated by bronchitis at the same hospital In March 2023

From Argentina, Pope Francis is the first Latin American and first Jesuit to lead the Roman Catholic Church.