Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, spent a peaceful night and was "resting" Monday, the Vatican said amidst global concern over the pontiff's health. An initial bronchitis diagnosis developed into double pneumonia and on Saturday the Vatican warned for the first time that his condition was critical.

The Holy See has announced that blood tests showed early signs of kidney failure in Pope Francis, who has been in hospital battling a complex lung infection for over a week.