Pope Francis was resting Monday morning after a quiet night during the 10th day of his hospitalization due to a complex lung infection that has led to early stages of kidney insufficiency, the Vatican reported. According to doctors' assessments, while the pope's condition remains critical, blood tests revealed that his kidney issues are currently under control.

The Vatican did not specify whether the 88-year-old pontiff had awakened, simply stating, “The night passed well, the pope slept and is resting.” As of late Sunday, it was confirmed that Francis had not encountered further respiratory crises since Saturday. He continues to receive high levels of supplemental oxygen and was reported to be alert and responsive, even attending Mass over the weekend.

Medical experts have conveyed a guarded prognosis regarding Francis' health, which they describe as "touch-and-go" due to his age and pre-existing lung conditions. The principal concern remains the threat of sepsis, a severe infection that may arise from pneumonia, but there have been no indications of it as of the latest updates provided by the Vatican on Sunday.

Today marks the longest hospitalization of Francis' papacy. Previously, he spent ten days in a hospital in 2021 for colon surgery, making this period a significant point of concern among the Catholic faithful and closer observers.

In a recent homily at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan reflected openly on the situation, urging the congregation to unite "at the bedside of a dying father," emphasizing the fragility of Francis' health. Dolan expressed hope, acknowledging that while the situation is serious, he prays for Francis to recover.

As speculation mounts regarding the pope’s potential incapacitation and the implications thereof, including the possibility of his resignation, the church continues to closely monitor his condition.

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