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Pope Francis hospitalized for lung infection and kidney insufficiency, closely monitored by medical professionals. Updates expected.

Pope Francis died on Monday hours after he had greeted more than 35,000 people on Easter Sunday at the Vatican

Vatican City – Pope Francis remains in critical condition for a second consecutive day, battling double pneumonia and mild kidney failure, the Vatican

Pope Francis has shown an "initial, slight insufficiency" in his kidney function, the Vatican said on Sunday. Pope has been in hospital since February 14. The 88 year old is struggling with double pneumonia.

Pope Francis, 88, continues to battle pneumonia and a complex lung infection

The 88-year-old pontiff is still alert, says Vatican in late update, as he continues to battle pneumonia and complex lung infection

Pontiff had reportedly fallen into critical condition, receiving high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles complex lung infection

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Pope Francis, 88, battling double pneumonia and a severe lung infection, was said to be in a "critical condition" on Saturday after suffering from a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis, the Vatican said.