Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

The Vatican has announced the start of nighttime prayers for Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition in the hospital. The 88-year-old is battling double pneumonia and early kidney failure.

Pope Francis remains in hospital in a critical condition, with the Vatican saying he has presented a "slight improvement".

Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the Vatican said.

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The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests.

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Local Catholics are responding to news from the Vatican that the health of Pope Francis has declined to critical condition.

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