Vatican issues new update on Pope Francis’ health after warning he’s in critical condition & suffering kidney failure

THE Vatican has issued an update on Pope Francis’ health after being described as in a critical condition over the weekend.

The Pontiff is said to have had a peaceful tenth night in hospital but is suffering from mild kidney failure after being admitted earlier this month with breathing difficulties.

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Pope Francis is suffering from mild kidney failure but has had a peaceful night[/caption]

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The Pope has been in hospital for 10 nights[/caption]

A statement from The Vatican read: “The night went well; the Pope slept and is resting.”

He is still receiving treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and had blood transfusions on Saturday following a respiratory crisis.

An update on Sunday night said that the 88-year-old has not suffered any more of these crises since then but is still critical.

Over the weekend he had blood transfusions to increase his platelet count but tests show he is suffering from mild kidney failure which is said to be under control.

On Sunday, the Holy See Press Office said: “The thrombocytopenia remains stable; however, some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control.

“High-flow oxygen therapy continues through nasal cannulas.”

The Pontiff was well enough to attend Mass in his apartment at the hospital on Sunday alongside his doctors and nurses, the press office added.

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