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Pope still in critical condition with signs of ‘mild’ kidney failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis was conscious and receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen following a respiratory crisis, according to the Vatican.
Doctors reported some blood tests showed 'initial, mild, kidney failure,' but said it was under control.
The Vatican noted that the main threat facing the pope remains sepsis, a serious infection of the blood, due to his age and pre-existing lung disease.
Pope Francis had suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis following hospitalization for pneumonia.

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franciscanmedia.org

Pope’s condition still ‘critical’ with signs of renal insufficiency under control

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ condition remained “critical” the evening of Feb. 23, his doctors said, with blood tests showing “initial, mild renal insufficiency, at present under control.” The pope has had “no further respiratory crisis since last night,” said the medical bulletin published by the Vatican, but it said he was continuing to use supplemental oxygen through a nasal cannula. A blood transfusion administered Feb. 22, the bulleti…

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The Gateway Pundit

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CBC News

Catholic Londoners keep Pope Francis in their prayers as pontiff remains in critical condition

Members of London's Catholic community say they're praying in solidarity for Pope Francis as the 88-year-old pontiff is still in hospital where he remains in critical condition on Sunday.

7 hours ago·Canada

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News24

News24 | Pope 'remains critical' but no new respiratory crisis: Vatican

Pope Francis's condition "remains critical" on his tenth day in hospital Sunday, the Vatican said, as Catholics around the world prayed for the 88-year-old's recovery.

8 hours ago·South Africa

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thepatriotlight.com

ThePatriotLight - Pope Francis in critical condition, experiencing early-stage kidney failure

ThePatriotLight - "He received two units of concentrated red blood cells with benefit, and his hemoglobin levels have risen," the statement said. Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Gemelli University Hospital in Rome as he continues treatment for bilateral pneumonia. Vatican officials confirmed Sunday that the 88-year-old pope is also experiencing early-stage kidney failure. According to the Vatican, Pope Francis remains alert and a…

9 hours ago

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