Pope Francis's condition "remains critical" but the 88-year-old has not had another respiratory attack, the Vatican said on Sunday, declining again to give a prognosis.

The pope's thrombocytopenia -- a condition that occurs when the platelet count in the blood is too low -- was stable but some blood tests show an initial, mild kidney issue, currently under control, the Holy See said in a statement.

 

                

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