The pope has spent nine nights at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, receiving treatment for pneumonia and other health complications.

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Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.

Monday marks Pope Francis’ 10th day in the hospital, making this equal to the longest hospitalization of his papacy.

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The pontiff's condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office says in a statement issued Sunday evening.

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The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy “at ...

The Holy Father has experienced ‘no further respiratory crisis’ since Saturday. Since his situation is ‘complex,’ the ...