The Vatican announced on Sunday that Pope Francis, 88, remains in critical condition due to early kidney failure, based on the results of recent blood tests.

However, the statement confirmed that the Pope is awake and aware, and his condition is stable.

Pope Francis is suffering from pneumonia and a complicated lung infection, and the Vatican said he has not had any new respiratory crises since Saturday night, but he still needs to receive large amounts of supplemental oxygen.

Tests also showed a decrease in the number of platelets, which are necessary for blood clotting, but this decrease remained stable.

Doctors explained that the Pope's health condition is complex, which requires caution in forecasting the development of his health condition, with the need to monitor the effect of the drug treatments provided to him.

Pope Francis was transferred to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14, after suffering from breathing difficulties for several days, and was diagnosed with double pneumonia.

Due to his health condition, the Vatican announced that the Pope will not appear in public on Sunday to lead the usual weekly Mass, for the second week in a row.

It is worth noting that Pope Francis suffered from pleurisy in his youth, which led to the removal of part of one of his lungs, which makes him more susceptible to respiratory complications.

Under these circumstances, the Vatican continues to closely monitor the health of Pope Francis, expressing hope that his health will improve in the coming days.