Argentines pray for Pope Francis' health at Buenos Aires cathedral Mass

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A woman holds a rosary during a Mass for Pope Francis' health at the Cathedral in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Children listen to a coach during a swimming lesson with a painting of Pope Francis in the background, in San Jose natatorium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.

Pope Francis is being treated for double pneumonia and recent blood tests also revealed "mild renal insufficiency."

Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said.

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The pope has spent nine nights at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, receiving treatment for pneumonia and other health complications. He is "alert and well-oriented" and attended Mass on the 10th floor of the hospital today, the Holy See Press Office said.

On his tenth day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for treatment of a complex respiratory infection and bilateral pneumonia, Pope Francis remains in critical condition but his lab tests have shown a slight improvement,

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, will lead a public recitation of the rosary at 9 p.m. Feb. 24 in St. Peter’s Square.