The Vatican has announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis, 88, was resting Monday morning, his 10th day at the hospital for a complex lung infection that led to the early stages of kidney insufficiency.
The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.
The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows of oxygen for his respiratory illness.
With Pope Francis remaining in critical condition fighting a complex respiratory infection and bilateral pneumonia, the cardinals and curial officials in Rome have organized a rosary and special Mass for the pontiff.