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 ...

Every day, roughly 360 people in the U.S. begin treatment (either dialysis or a transplant) for kidney failure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A patient is considered ...

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.

Blood tests show "initial, slight insufficiency" in his kidney function, but the 88-year-old pontiff remains alert and "well-oriented," the Vatican said. The Pope has been battling pneumonia and ...

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 ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis remained in a critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he ...

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 ...

High creatinine levels can be a sign of renal failure, as they often indicate impaired kidney function. However, elevated levels don’t always mean kidney damage. Creatinine is a waste product ...

The mortality rate of renal failure has improved in recent decades. However, certain factors can affect the ability to receive timely and effective treatment. Renal (kidney) failure is the end ...