The latest health update of Pope Francis, released by the Vatican, said that the night passed well after early onset of kidney complications.
"The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the statement said. It also added that he continues to feed himself.
Pope Francis had a restful tenth night in the hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office.
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"The night went well; the Pope slept and is resting."
He is receiving treatment for double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.https://t.co/Zb54goshRW pic.twitter.com/eyZwnbJmJc
The Pope continued his therapies after he was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital following a severe respiratory illness on February 14.
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On Sunday, the doctors said that blood tests showed slight kidney insufficiency and remained "in critical condition". Though he is responding to the therapies for respiratory issues, there is a possibility of further complications if the kidney issues worsen.
However, the Vatican said he was receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen on Sunday. "He was alert, responsive and attended Mass," the statement said.
It has been 10 days since Pope has been admitted.
The onset of sepsis, a complication of pneumonia, was the major threat to Pope’s condition. So far, the Vatican has made no such reference in its daily health bulletins.
In his first message from the hospital, Pope Francis asked Catholics to pray for him. He also added he was "confidently continuing" his hospitalisation and "carrying on with the necessary treatment".
Pope also thanked the doctors and health workers at the hospital.
"In recent days I have received many messages of affection, and I have been particularly struck by the letters and drawings from children," he wrote thanking the well-wishers.
Meanwhile, as prayers pour in for the speedy recovery of the Pope, speculations are rife over his successor. Though the Vatican has dismissed any such discussions, names of likely successors emerged. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, and Cardinal Raymond Burke are among the few names circulating.
