The Vatican says Pope Francis is stable and that he followed Mass on television after a second night sleeping well at the hospital. The 88-year-old Argentine pontiff was admitted to

Fisher will be main celebrant and homilist at a special Mass Tuesday allowing area Catholics to join in prayer on behalf of Pope Francis, who was in a Rome hospital in critical condition with pneumonia and kidney problems.

Priest Agustin Lopez leads a Mass for the health of Pope Francis at Caacupe church in the Carlos Mugica neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo

Pope Francis had breakfast, read the newspapers and followed Mass on television Sunday after a second night sleeping well at the

Pope Francis remained in a critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

Pope Francis is in good spirits, eating normally and continuing to receive treatment, Vatican sources have said.

Pope Francis showed modest improvement in laboratory tests on Monday and resumed select work activities, the Vatican reported. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been battling pneumonia in both lungs, was noted to have not experienced any further respiratory crises.

The update comes after the Pope was said to be in a critical condition and was showing an "initial, mild" kidney problem.

Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.

The 88-year-old pontiff is still receiving oxygen therapy through his nose, though at a slightly reduced flow and concentration, according to the Holy See Press Office.