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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. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting ...

Francis is still on supplemental oxygen and tests showed “initial, mild” kidney failure, the Vatican said, according to the AP, but doctors said the situation is under control and the pope is ...

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Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert and “well-oriented,” and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old ...

Pope has shown 'further, slight improvement', Vatican says Mild kidney problem has been resolved, Vatican says Prognosis for Francis, 88, remains 'guarded' Pontiff has been in hospital since ...

The Pope remains in a critical condition and is now showing an "initial, mild" kidney problem - but is "vigilant" and took part in Mass in hospital with those caring for him. The Vatican statement ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the le ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition in an Italian hospital on Sunday, as officials shared that he is suffering from "mild renal insufficiency," amid his treatment for bilateral pneumonia.