Pope Francis battling mild kidney failure but eating and resting well, say doctors
Pontiff, 88, was awake and in good humour, say Vatican sources, after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia
Pope Francis, who is battling pneumonia and “mild” kidney failure, had a good night, slept and is resting, the Vatican said in a brief statement on Monday morning.
Vatican sources said later that the pope was awake and continuing with the therapy, and was eating normally and in good humour.
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