Pope Francis is hospitalized with pneumonia and mild kidney failure but showed some improvement after a restful night. Thousands prayed for his health in St Peter's Square and across Italy. Although he remains in critical condition, he has been in good spirits and continued some work from his hospital room. His health issues come after a demanding work schedule connected to the Catholic jubilee year, leading to many vigils and prayers around the world. A health update is expected soon from the Vatican.
Pope Francis, who remains in a critical condition in hospital with pneumonia and mild kidney failure, rested well during the night, the Vatican said.
Thousands gathered in the rain in St Peter's Square on Monday night to pray for the pope's health. Similar events were held across Italy and abroad.
Doctors said on Monday night that Francis remained in a critical condition although some laboratory tests had shown a slight improvement.
Before his hospital admission, the pope had maintained a punishing work schedule, despite increasing health issues, especially because it is the Catholic jubilee year.
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