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Pope Francis 'resting' after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis was "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office said. "The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the office said in a short statement.
Pope Francis has quiet night but remains in critical condition at Rome hospital, AP explains
Pope Francis has been in hospital for 11 days, with recent blood tests show early, mild kidney failure after he experienced a respiratory crisis.
Pope Francis, in critical condition, had a 'good' night in hospital, Vatican says
Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "good" night in hospital, slept and is resting, the Vatican said on Monday.
Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue, Vatican says
The Vatican described his condition as critical for the first time on Saturday, reporting that the 88-year-old Francis needed supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions after a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis.