The Holy See has announced that blood tests showed early signs of kidney failure in Pope Francis, who has been in hospital battling a complex lung infection for over a week.

THE Vatican has issued an update on Pope Francis’ health after being described as in a critical condition over the weekend. The Pontiff is said to have had a peaceful tenth night in hospital

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert and “well-oriented.”